Mcdonald's Express
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2024
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Mcdonald's Express 11 times, with records going back to 2014. The most recent visit was on Apr 29, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Mcdonald's Express since Apr 29, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Mcdonald's Express' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 29, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 23, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 16, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING AND UNABLE TO CLOSE. FOUND HALF THE LID MISSING. OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT-FITTING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LID AND PROVIDE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING LID. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
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May 27, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED A COFFEE POT INSIDE OF THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLITY FOR THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. COFFEE POT REMOVED FROM SAID HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFCATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Dec 3, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOMENS RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 2, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER PUT ON GLOVES AND BEGAN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (BISCUITS) AND ANOTHER WAS FIXING AND HANDING OUT THE CUSTOMERS ORDERS THEN SHE PUT ON GLOVES TO HELP IN COOKING FOOD. NEITHER WASHED THEIR HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN MULIT-TASKING, HANDLING MONEY, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WASH BOWLS IN THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE BEVERAGE STATION AND COOLERS IN THE FRONT ANND REAR STORAGE HAS FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. 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: THE VENT IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREAPARATION AREA DRAINS SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT FIXED SO THAT IT PROPERLY DRAINS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND A FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR ONE AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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Aug 4, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 28, 2016
Routine
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: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Oct 6, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, JUICE, MCCAFE, CREAMER, ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR FRYERS AND EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND MCCAFE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
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Oct 9, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS,KNOZZLES AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION (CUSTOMER AREA) IN NEED FOR CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE(S) IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. 4" COVING IS MISSING IN THE ADJACENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS IN THE ADJACENT STORAGE ROOM MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS EXHAUST FAN MUST BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT MOP SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 15, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's Express on file is from Apr 29, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's Express?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's Express.
Has Mcdonald's Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's Express have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonald's Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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