Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2024
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Score
Mcdonald's appears in inspection records 23 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 10, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 10, 2024
License
No violations found.
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Jan 30, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 7, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Sep 21, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SALAD COOLER UNDER THE PREP LINE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.6F. THE COOLER WAS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME TO STORE ANY TCS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 13, 2018
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 7, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 24, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 2, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/LITTER ON FLOOR AT STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELF RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 24, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED SALAD SERVICE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SALAD SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-SOUTH WEST BLEND 56F, YOGURT 55.5F, BF SAUCE 55.1F, SALAD (CUT VEGETABLES)55F, TOMATOES 55.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD SPLASHED ON CEILING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE PRODUCE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE SINK. ALL SINKS MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE U-JOINT OF REAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 18, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE MILK UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEPFRYERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DIRT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEPFRYERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DIRT.
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Oct 19, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE MILK UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEPFRYERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DIRT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 27, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AROUND THE COKE SYRUP TANK. CLEAN FLOORS IN THE DISH WASH AREA AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Nov 26, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID TO CUP DISPENSING UNITS FRONT SERVICE AREAS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE DIRTY DISH TOWELS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, DURING USE, IN AREA BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
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Sep 16, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID TO CUP DISPENSING UNITS FRONT SERVICE AREAS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE DIRTY DISH TOWELS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, DURING USE, IN AREA BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER,
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Aug 24, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE DISH TOWELS PROPERLY, RESTRICT STORING ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT
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Aug 26, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 24, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN VARIOUS AREAS INTO KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,DISHROOM AREAS,CUSTOMERS DINING AREAS THAT IS A SOURCE OF CROSS-CONTAMINATION ALSO NOTED INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF FROZEN/FOUNTAIN DRINK/COFFEE STATIONS UNCLEAN WITH BLACK/SLIME ON INTERIOR OF SAID COMPONENTS.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 11 LIVE FRUIT,HOUSE FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE SAID PEST PROBLEMS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,INTERIOR BASINS OF HANDSINKS,REMOVE ICE BUILD- UP ON TANK NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.
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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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS REQUIRED FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS ESPECIALLY AT CORNERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP.
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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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMERS DINING AREAS.
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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.LIGHT BULBS OVER THE 3 COMP SINK AREAS NOT SHIELDED.
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Aug 22, 2011
Complaint
2 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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS REQUIRED FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS ESPECIALLY AT CORNERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP.
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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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMERS DINING AREAS.
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May 23, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REORGANIZE INSIDE MOP CLOSET AT FRONT AREA.
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May 28, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REORGANIZE INSIDE MOP CLOSET AT FRONT AREA.
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Feb 16, 2010
Complaint
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 Oct 10, 2024. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited six 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 zero violations 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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