Mcdonalds
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Mcdonalds 25 times, with records going back to 2010. On Dec 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mcdonalds is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER FOUND THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDWASHING SINK NEAR OFFICE AT (74.3F), MEN AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOMS AT (66.9F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 25, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR SCOOP HANDLE INVERTED FROM THE ICE BIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED A PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER USED FOR CUT LEMONS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY TOILET BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE FOOD DELIVERY WINDOW UNDER THE BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Oct 20, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BY THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 12, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME UPPER PORTIONS OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE FRONT UNDER THE COUNTER ICE BIN WITH SPILLED ICE COFFEE NOTED ON UNCOVERED ICE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Dec 14, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 8, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 16, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 15, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 8, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 24, 2018
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO AND CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 9, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: AT 9:35 am, FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 16 SLICES OF YELLOW CHEESE AT TEMP OF 52.5F TO 53F, 5-SLICES OF WHITE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 69.6F TO 70F. BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED IN CONTAINER AT SERVING LINE WITH A LABEL STATING " CHEESE TABLE(USE THRU: 8:52 AM 6-9-17), EMPLOYEE WERE SERVING MENTIONED CHEESE TO CUSTOMERS. BUSINESS NOT FOLLOWING THEIR OWN POLICY ON MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF THE PRODUCT MENTIONED AND DISCARDING TIME, MANAGER DISCARDED BOTH PRODUCTS. NEW PRODUCTS AND LABEL PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: LIQUID SPILLAGE ON FLOOR AT NORTH-EAST CORNER BEHIND THE SWEET TEA STATION,INSTRUCTED TO 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: SPILLAGE ON WALL BY THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER BY PREP AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 17, 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: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BROOMS, DISHWASHING APRON, AND WORK GLOVES NOT STORED PROPERLY (ON WALLS DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR) . MUST RELOCATE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIRNET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 5, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND MILK HELD INSIDE REACH IN MILK COOLER BETWEEN 46.0 F AND 47.0 F. HOWEVER MILK REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 42.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE MILK VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE REACH IN COOLER #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 2, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/ADJUST BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM DOOR TO THE CREAMER/SALAD REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA SO AS TO HAVE DOORS PROPERLY CLOSE.
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Aug 27, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/ADJUST BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM DOOR TO THE CREAMER/SALAD REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA SO AS TO HAVE DOORS PROPERLY CLOSE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE CHUTE AT THE ICE DISPENSING MACHINE LOCATED NEXT TO THE SELF-SERVE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SMOOTHIE MACHINE BLENDER BASE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND SPLASHES.
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Aug 19, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2 DOOR SALAD COOLER (TOP AND BOTTOM) AT THE FOOD PREP AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED.PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW.BY END OF INSPECTION TEMPERATURE OF SALAD COOLER WAS 37.1F ISSUED CITATION FOR 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 IN ASSORTED CONTAINERS INSIDE SALAD COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 51F TO 56F. (CUT SALAD READY TO SERVE 56F, CHEESE 52F, CUT ONIONS 51F, SOUTH WEST VEGIE BLEND 52F, TOMATOES 51F,CUCUMBERS 53F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $71.98 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES NOT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS WHILE PREPPING FOOD.NOTED EMPLOYEES DUMPING TRASH INSIDE GARBAGE CANS AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR CHANGING GLOVES PROCEEDED TO PREP FOOD (PANCAKE, BURGER ETC). ALSO NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE STILL WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPPING STARTED CLEANING PREP TABLE WITH WASH CLOTHS, THEN CONTINUED TO PREP FOOD WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES AND WHILE CHANGING GLOVES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BULGING MISALIGNED GASKET AT THE SALAD COOLER
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Feb 27, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 22, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 15, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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: OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM AND AROUND SODA DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (01/22/13).
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Jan 8, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: DRIVE THRU EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 75.0 F AND 100.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HANDWASH BOWL. FOUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER TO BE AT 120 F AT THIS TIME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 3, 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: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(LOW GROUT). MUST REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Nov 5, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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. REMOVE ACCUMULATED ICE IN WALK IN FREEZER UNDER COMPRESSOR AND REPAIR. LEAK UNDER ICE CONTAINER IN BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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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 OF ICE MACHINE NEAR OFFICE TO REMOVE DEPOSITS.
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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. REMOVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN CHAIR AND WALL NEAR MEN'S WASHROOM IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.
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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. PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE SERVICE COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. REPAIR BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ABOVE MOP SINK IN REAR.
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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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS MISSING IN 4 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND RIGHT MAIN LINE PREP COOLER AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.
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Feb 17, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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.floors under co2 tank had excess syrup, debris build up needs detailed cleaning. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.ceiling tiles in rear prep area not clean needs cleaning.,walls in rear kitchen areas need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in prep areas need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust vents (ventilation) in prep areas, walk in cooler not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonalds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four 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 around two times per year on average.
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