Mcdonald's

207 E 35Th St, Chicago, IL 60616
American
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2023
90
Score
Low Risk

Mcdonald's has been inspected four times since 2021. The most recent report on file is from Jan 17, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Mcdonald's's record stops at Jan 17, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mcdonald's on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 17, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COVER FOR THE TOILET FLUSHING SENSOR MISSING IN THE MENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL SECTION OF THE WALLBASE INSIDE OF THE DINING ROOM UTILITY CLOSET LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH WALLBASE TO WALL IN CLOSET.
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Jan 12, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP. WHEN THE WATER IS DRAINING FROM 1 COMPARTMENT THE WASTE WATER IS COMING BACK UP IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT CAUSING CONTAMINATION TO COMPARTMENT. MAINTENANCE PERSON ARRIVED AND CORRECTED SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETERS IN VARIOUS REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SIDE DELIVERY DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. SMALL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE AND BUILD UP. BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP IN NEED OF REMOVAL. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: GARBAGE CAN IN WASHROOMS IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND FRY DISPENSER AND BEVERAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN COOKING AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 2, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 8, 2021
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED BY THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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 Jan 17, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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.