Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2024
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Inspectors have visited Mcdonald's 12 times, with records going back to 2010. Mcdonald's was last inspected on Oct 21, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Jun 15, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 27, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Dec 14, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT'S WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jul 13, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED AND DAMP WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THEM IN SANITIZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR GROUT MISSING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES, WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND PINDING WATER IN FRONT OF THE McCAFE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR GROUT.
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Apr 28, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Ice buckets stored on floor, instructed to store off floor in a clean area.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: dust build on light fixture above food prep area, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: improper hair restraint for food handlers, instructed to provide.
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Dec 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PIPING OF FRYER MACHINES, EAST AND WEST SIDE OF KITCHEN, AT FRY STATION HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUP HOLDER DISPENSER ACROSS FROM CASH REGISTER TO REMOVE BLACK GRIME IN BETWEEN RIMS. ALSO MUST REMOVE CAKED ON SUGAR/CREAMER RESIDUE AT COUNTER TOP ABOVE STATED AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN OR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DOWNSTAIRS DRY STORAGE ROOM, INFRONT OF STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SPECIFICALLY UNDER FRYERS AND GRILL ON EAST SIDE OF KITCHEN. FLOOR VENTS IN DINING AT HEATING UNITS MUST BE CLEANED OF ALL FOOD DEBRI AND DUST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BASEBOARDS BEHIND FRYERS HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN BOTH EXHAUST VENT COVERS IN MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST AT VENTS NEAR SODA DISPENSING MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WALLS WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND HOLES, SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE; MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES THAT ARE MISSING OR IN POOR CONDITION IN HALLWAY FROM ELEVATOR TO LOWER LEVEL DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR HANGING ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE.
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Oct 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED SECTION OF INSULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER CAUSING CONDENSATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELF OF REACH-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN, RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN, 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: FOOD, GREASE AND SYRUP SPILLS BEHIND PREP AREAS, UNDER SODA FRONT SODA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ONE LIGHT INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER NOT SHIELDED, IJNSTRUCTED TO SHIELD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DRINK DISPENSERS AT MCCAFE STATION TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR MOP SINK AND IN FRONT OF 3COMP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.
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Nov 9, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SODA SPILLS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SOFT DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES AT COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Aug 6, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSTALLED IN THE WARMEST PART OF THE COOLER.
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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 Oct 21, 2024. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” 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 roughly once per year on average.
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