Mcdonalds

3241 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
American
Last inspected: Oct 11, 2024
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Mcdonalds has 25 inspections in the public record. Mcdonalds was last inspected on Oct 11, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mcdonalds is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 11, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 1, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND WASHBOWLS INSIDE THE BOTH WASHROOMS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 1 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION NOT SUPPLIED WITH HOT RUNNING WATER, ONLY COLD. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE TO SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS REQUIRED AT METERED WASHBOWLS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: RECEPTACLE WITH COVER IS REQUIRED AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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82
Dec 22, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 8/25/2020, REPORT #2386437. #39-OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE, CUPS AND TO-GO CONTAINERS. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASTE WATER PIPES MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL OR REMOVE CONTAINERS AND FOOD STORAGE AWAY FROM WASTE WATER PIPES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AROUND SLUSHIE MACHINE DISPENSING AREA.
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Aug 25, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL .
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IS STORE IN OPENED CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE COVERAGE OF ICE FOR DRINKS AT ALL TIME
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES , RINGS AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN NON WORKING FLASH ON MAN'S BATHROOM RIGHT SIDE URINAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 17, 2019
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING THE CREW HANDLING FOOD FOR THE CUSTOMER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NO LID FOR THE TWO ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LID/COVER TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM ANY CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE DRY GOODS SHELVINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TANK WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT/DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/HOLES ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WINDOW SILLS IN THE PLAYROOM AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 21, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15. MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE REAR UTILITY SINK. MUST REPLACE.----SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN REAR PREP LEAKING INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR LEAK.----DRAINAGE PIPING FROM THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE EXTENDED TO DRAIN INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN, NOT ONTO THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE DRAIN CAUSING POOLING WATER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Sep 18, 2018
Complaint
7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-202.14 BROKEN/MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE REAR PREP UTILITY SINK. BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE OPERATIONAL AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.110 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF THICK LIQUID AND GREASE WITH AN EXTREMELY FOUL SMELL LEACHING FROM THE COMPACTOR AND SPILLING AWAY 15 FEET IN LENGTH DOWN THE PAVEMENT AND POOLING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF GARBAGE CORRAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE, LEAKING LIQUID AND CLEAN SURROUNDING PAVEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11(A) HAND WASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. OBSERVED BUCKET LIDS BEING STORED INSIDE THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL FLIES AT THE FRONT MILK SHAKE PREP/HAND SINK AREA ON EQUIPMENT AND WALLS. 10 AT THE REAR CLEAN POT/UTENSIL STORAGE AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. 5 FLYING AROUND THE REAR DOOR AND MOP SINK AREA. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE REAR PREP, ONE COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK. COLD WATER AVAILABLE ONLY. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE BULK DAIRY DISPENSING COOLER AT THE COFFEE STATION. MUST REPLACE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 (E) KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES/UTENSILS IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 PIPING UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK REPAIRED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.---- MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE REAR UTILITY SINK. MUST REPLACE.----SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN REAR PREP LEAKING INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR LEAK.----DRAINAGE PIPING FROM THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE EXTENDED TO DRAIN INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN, NOT ONTO THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE DRAIN CAUSING POOLING WATER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-305.11(B) EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE/FOOD CONTAINER ROOM. MUST USE THE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA FOR ALL BELONGINGS.
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Oct 20, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE THE PLAY GROUND AREA AND OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON CEILING, WALLS AND BOXES AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Jun 7, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN STRIP AT DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND ICE ACCUMULATION AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE ONE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.NOTED ONE HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Nov 14, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARBONATOR FOR SODA SYRUPS LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND ABATE LEAKING CONDITION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER SODA SYSTEM CARBOATOR UNCLEAN WITH STANDING WATER DRIPPING FROM CARBONATOR. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB IN MOP ROOM CLOSET NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THEMOMETERS NOT PRESENT IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING SMALL REFRIGERATOR UNDER MICROWAVE NEAR EGG PREPARATION STATION. OBSERVED EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS OF WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR AND NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN CONSPICUOUS EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Nov 4, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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 SOUTH SIDE EXIT DOOR IN REAR OF KITHCEN NEAR WALK IN COOLER WITH 1/2 INCH HOLE IN BOTTOM LEFT OF DOOR. DOOR IS NOT RODENTPROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARBONATOR FOR SODA SYRUPS LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND ABATE LEAKING CONDITION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER SODA SYSTEM CARBOATOR UNCLEAN WITH STANDING WATER DRIPPING FROM CARBONATOR. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB IN MOP ROOM CLOSET NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THEMOMETERS NOT PRESENT IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING SMALL REFRIGERATOR UNDER MICROWAVE NEAR EGG PREPARATION STATION. OBSERVED EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS OF WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR AND NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN CONSPICUOUS EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Mar 2, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN RIGHT OR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED IT BACKS UP INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.PLUMBER WAS CALLED DURING INSPECTION AND BACK UP WAS ABATED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF STORE UNDER MICROWAVE. REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP WITHIN ICE IN ICE MACHINE.
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Jun 11, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving, racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), cooler door tracks not clean, need cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving, drawers not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink, and 1 compartment sink area not clean, need cleaning, floors in employee's lunchroom, locker room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had gaps at seams in kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged cove molding by kitchen storage area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Feb 4, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint shall be repaired/replaced. Bsmt storage shelving/racks 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 walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), bsmt storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in prep area under heavy equipment, CO2 tanks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage under storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Aug 15, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BASE HOLDER OF THE FRAPPE MACHINE LOCATED NEXT TO THE MCCAFE STATION. MUST REMOVE GRIME AT CORNERS WHICH HOLD FRAPPE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. OBSERVED A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER THE REAR LARGE MASTER SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AT THE REAR LARGE MASTER SODA DISPENSING MACHINE CAUSING LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER UNIT.
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Aug 6, 2014
Recent Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK SO AS TO BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR THE FRONT PREP AREA INCLUDING THE FRAPPE MACHINE, MCCAFE STATION AND FRENCH FRY AREA. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BASE HOLDER OF THE FRAPPE MACHINE LOCATED NEXT TO THE MCCAFE STATION. MUST REMOVE GRIME AT CORNERS WHICH HOLD FRAPPE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. OBSERVED A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER THE REAR LARGE MASTER SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AT THE REAR LARGE MASTER SODA DISPENSING MACHINE CAUSING LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER UNIT.
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Aug 1, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BASE HOLDER OF THE FRAPPE MACHINE LOCATED NEXT TO THE MCCAFE STATION. MUST REMOVE GRIME AT CORNERS WHICH HOLD FRAPPE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. OBSERVED A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER THE REAR LARGE MASTER SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ONE OF TWO HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. THE HAND SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SINK IS NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME. THE HANDSINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IS IN OPERATING CONDITION WITH BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AT THE REAR LARGE MASTER SODA DISPENSING MACHINE CAUSING LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER UNIT.
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Mar 18, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE SALAD PREP COOLER AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED THE 3RD COMPARTMENT FROM THE RIGHT AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. AT THIS TIME THE 3-COMP SINK IS NOT WELL MAINTAINED. MUST REPAIR. ALL THREE COMPARMENTS MUST DRAIN EASILY AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS CITATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MCCAFE AREA DISPENSERS, CONTAINERS, AND NOZZLES TO REMOVE SYRUPS SPLASHES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM FOUND ONE OF TWO HAND SINKS WITHOUT HOT WATER ( THE SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE) AND IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM THE HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAS NO HOT WATER. MUST REPAIR AND ALWAYS PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS IN ALL RESTROOMS AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE SALAD PREP COOLER AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 25, 2013
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS. EMPLOYEE THEN STORED UTENSILS AT CLEAN SHELVES,ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS SETUP UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT SOUTH-WEST AREA OF THE PREMISES WITHOUT HOT WATER. WATER TEMP OF OF 49.1F TO 52.2F.WASHROOM ARE USED BY EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. ESTABLISHMENT HAS 4 WASHROOMS, THE OTHER TWO WASHROOMS NORTH- WEST SIDE OF PREMISES HOT WATER IS PROVIDED. MANAGER CALLED GENERAL MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE OTHER TWO WASH ROOMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 AT 3:49PM MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE ARRIVED ABLE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ON BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ONCE A PRODUCTS IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS,MUST LABEL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINANT IN PREP AREA,INCLUDED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS.
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Oct 17, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION MUST BE POSTED ON SITE IN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. MANAGER POSTED ALL THE CERTIFICATE ON THE BULLETIN BOARD WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE DOOR THRESHOLD IN ONE OF THE SIDE DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS AND LIGHT SHIELD IN SOME OF THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE .
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Sep 20, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, ice machine not clean nee detailed cleaning.non food contact surfaces of coffee equipment by drive thru window, counter needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving in bsmt. storage areas need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ceiling tiles in prep areas, storage areas not clean need cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: light shields in prep areas, rear kitchen, storage areas, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: exhaust vents(ventilation ) in prep areas, coolers, and bathrooms, not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Oct 11, 2024. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.

Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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 around two times per year on average.