Mcdonalds
Last inspected: Nov 22, 2024
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Score
Public records show 17 inspections at Mcdonalds stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 22, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “personal cleanliness”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mcdonalds trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH FOUNTAIN SODA MACHINES IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEES JACKETS HANGING FROM STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEARING DANGLING BRACELETS, RINGS AND NECKLACES WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ARE NOT WEARING JEWELRY EXCEPT A PLAIN RING, SUCH AS A WEDDING BAND, WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEARING DANGLING BRACELETS, RINGS AND NECKLACES WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ARE NOT WEARING JEWELRY EXCEPT A PLAIN RING, SUCH AS A WEDDING BAND, WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 18, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 27, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 15, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 2, 2019
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN THE MCAFEE MINI REFRIGERATOR. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER IN THE MCAFEE MINI REFRIGERATOR
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS ON THE BOTTOM FRY FREEZER AND LEFT DOOR OF THE PREP REACH-IN COOLER TO BE BROKEN. REPAIR/REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKETS ON THE COOLERS. ALSO OBSERVED THE BASE TO THE HAND SINK FAUCET TO BE DISREPAIR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR THE BASE OF THE HAND SINK FAUCET
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER NEEDS REPLACING. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER
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Sep 23, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 60 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AREA, REAR EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL ON SITE ON OR AFTER 9/23/19. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK NEAR THE DRIVE-THRU/ FRONT PREP AREA TO BE BLOCKED WITH A CONDIMENT CAR WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE ACTIVELY SERVING FOOD AND DRINKS. MUST REMOVE CONDIMENT CART AND MAKE HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. THE CONDIMENT CART WAS REMOVED ON AND CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 -NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE MCAFEE MINI REFRIGERATOR. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER IN THE MCAFEE MINI REFRIGERATOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE BOTTOM FRY FREEZER AND LEFT DOOR OF THE PREP REACH-IN COOLER TO BE BROKEN. REPAIR/REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKETS ON THE COOLERS. ALSO OBSERVED THE BASE TO THE HAND SINK FAUCET TO BE DISREPAIR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR THE BASE OF THE HAND SINK FAUCET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND/OR FOOD SPLASH: THE ICE CREAM MACHINE AND DRIVE-THRU STATION. CLEAN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE MIDDLE SINK, LEAK ON THE FILTER SYSTEM HOSE NEXT TO THE HOT WATER TANK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PLUMBING IN THE AREAS LISTED ABOVE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN AND MEN RESTROOMS ON SITE. PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN AND MEN RESTROOMS ON SITE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS TO BE DUSTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE, VENT COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE THE ORDER COUNTER, AND WOMEN AND MEN RESTROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS IN THE AREAS LISTED ABOVE. ALSO OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER TO HAVE WATER DAMAGE. REPLACE THE CEILING TILES NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING MATERIAL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN THE MOP AREA NEEDS TO BE ELEVATE. ELEVATE THE ITEMS IN THE MOP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN RESTROOM MISSING GROUT. REPAIR THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN RESTROOM. OBSERVED FLOOR WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE HAMBURGER GRILL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HAMBURGER GRILL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER NEEDS REPLACING. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Dec 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATED ON ALL CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE AND MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONIES WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS AND STARTED PREPARING COFFEE. ALSO ONE MALE PREPARING BREAKFAST IN THE PREP AREA WEAR THE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A). INSTRUCTED THE PROPER WAY OF WASHING HANDS, INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE WEARING AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS EVERY OTHER TASK. EMPLOYEES STARTED WASHING HANDS DURING INSPECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND BESIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. AND BROKEN HOT HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler unable to maintain proper temperature. Air temperature 59.1F. All potentially hazardous foods removed from walk-in cooler. Instructed must always keep walk in cooler temperature at 40F or less. Facility has several other coolers available. Walk in cooler tagged and held for inspection. Must not use cooler until tag removed. Critical violation 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: 12lbs of shredded cheese @ 51.4f-56.2f (valued at $60); 15lbs of sliced white cheddar cheese @ 48.7f-50.8f ($50); 2lbs of gogurt @ 52.1f-55.5f ($20); 3lbs of sliced apples @60f ($18); 7lbs of liquid eggs @ 47.2f-49.1f ($41); 6lbs of liquid egg whites @ 49.5f-51.6f ($30); 23lbs of vanilla yogurt @ 47.7f-50.5f ($56); 30lbs of sliced tomatoes @ 48.0f-53.4f ($37); 20lbs of eggs @ 48.7f-58.5f ($50);and 6lbs of shredded and leaf lettuce @ 48.0f-57.2f ($59). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods. Instructed all cold foods must be kept at 40F of less at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found small amount of orange mold like substance on lower and upper interior of ice machine. Must clean and maintain.
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Sep 30, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE FLAT GRILLS WITH GREASE AND PLASTIC DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN BREAKFAST PRODUCT COOLER AND IN THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE FREEZER. MUST REPLACE BOTH.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF THE DIRTY MACHINE.
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Aug 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COFFEE EQUIPMENT (DRIVE-THRU AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER (COOKING LINE).
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Nov 13, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 28, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCCOP WAS FOUND INSIDE LARGE ICE BIN LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.
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Nov 26, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, front counter shelving need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen prep area, under ice machine, needs to be re-grouted, floors under 3 compartment sink, CO2 tanks, and storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors that had peeling paint in food storage areas under shelving, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vent guards in walk in cooler in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Oct 11, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RECAULKING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NEEDED; MISSING 2 ICE BIN LIDS MUST BE PROVIDED; AIR VENT IN 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.; CABINET IN SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEHIND SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WINDOW SILLS BEHIND SODA MACHINE/KETCHUP DISPENSER AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Aug 20, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must clean in detail the floor inside the walk in freezer especially under the pallet and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must clean in detail the fan guard cover inside the walk in freezer ,with minimal dust accumulated and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. Observed employee serving and preparing foods not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager that all employees preparing and serving foods must wear a hair restraingts, hairnet, baseball csp or bandana.
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Apr 13, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must clean in detail the floor inside the walk in freezer especially under the pallet and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must clean in detail the fan guard cover inside the walk in freezer ,with minimal dust accumulated and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. Observed employee serving and preparing foods not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager that all employees preparing and serving foods must wear a hair restraingts, hairnet, baseball csp or bandana.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonalds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Nov 22, 2024. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?
Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.
Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonalds means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mcdonalds inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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