Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2024
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Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Mcdonald's, the earliest from 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 6, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 29, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER LOCATED IN BASEMENT BY GREASE CONTAINERS. NOTED UNUSED COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 22, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 1 ROACH ON GREASE TRAP AND 3 ROACHES UNDER ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED APPROX 10 SMALL FLIES BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY AND MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT REAR RIGHT BOTTOM OF ICE MACHINE, NOTED CONTAINER COLLECTING LEAKING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER LOCATED IN BASEMENT BY GREASE CONTAINERS. NOTED UNUSED COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 6, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 27, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 28, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 24, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM RANGING FROM 70F - 75F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING SOLUTION(CHLORINE) AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MIN OF 25 PPM AND A MAXIMUM OF 100 PPM FOR A CHLORINE BASED SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 25 PPM - 100 PPM.. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HAND WASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 125F. HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO SODA DISPENSER.FOUND NO RUNNING COLD WATER WHEN COLD WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON AT SAID HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HOT WATER MAXIMUM OF 120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 2, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HAND SINK REQUIREMENTS FRONT PREP AND WARE WASHING AREA WITHOUT HAND SINK. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN, INSTALL WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY HVAC (AIR CONDITIONING) SYSTEM IN DISREPAIR, EXTREMELY WARM IN FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THERMOMETER REQUIREMENTS, MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY (AMBIENT AIR). MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 3, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 26, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS BY THE ICE CREAN MACHINE AND BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER, AS WELL AS ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE WASH ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOT LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Nov 6, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.
Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonald's 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 Mcdonald's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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