Mcdonalds
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Mcdonalds has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 7, 2019. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Mcdonalds since Aug 7, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up seven times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mcdonalds on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Aug 7, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED CRACKS AND GAPS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY; AT THE WALL BASES, ON THE WALLS AND CEILING BY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, IN THE REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREAS OF FACILITY AT THE WALL BASES, ON THE WALLS, AND ON THE CEILING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPRAY FOAM USED TO FILL CRACKS/GAPS OF FACILITY. MUST SCRAPE OFF EXCESS SPRAY FOAM TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Jul 31, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR/WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1 IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, 3 BY THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS, 3 BY THE MILK CRATE SHELVES, 2 BY THE FILTER TANK, AND 1 BY THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR AND THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ACCESS FOR ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. MUST PROVIDE EQUIPMENT TO BE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 4" AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PROVIDE ACCESS FOR ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED CRACKS AND GAPS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREAS OF FACILITY AT THE WALL BASES, ON THE WALLS, AND ON THE CEILING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPRAY FOAM USED TO FILL CRACKS/GAPS OF FACILITY. MUST SCRAPE OFF EXCESS SPRAY FOAM TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA. -
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Sep 8, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES IN FRONT ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF.
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Aug 16, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL 3 EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE PREPARATION AREAS. EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST CONTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AFTER INSPECTION PER MANANGER REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FAUCET SPRAYER ATTACHED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, IN POOR REPAIR WITH SARAN WRAP COVERING THE HOSE AND SPRAYER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 4 DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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: TAPE AND DUST DEBRIS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 9, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE DESSER CENTER: OBSERVED PINK, BROWN, BLACK AND YELLOW DISCOLORATION ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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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 APPROXIMATELY 25 FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AND SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. EGGS, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC). MUST HAVE ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATING HOURS WITH CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FAUCET SPRAYER ATTACHED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, IN POOR REPAIR WITH SARAN WRAP COVERING THE HOSE AND SPRAYER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 4 DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER POOLING ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND ICE CREAM MACHINES AT THE DESSERT CENTER. INSTRUCTED TO MOP UP THE POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD SOAKED IN GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASY CARDBOARD AND TO USE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS AS LINERS ONLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: TAPE AND DUST DEBRIS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO HANDLELESS PITCHERS IN BOTH ICE MACHINES USED TO DISPENSE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE ICE AND TO STORE HANDLED SCOOPS EITHER IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACIING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Nov 13, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK AT PIPE AT REAR AND AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT ELBOW IN THE DESSERT CENTER. MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 18, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA AND THE ICE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM BREAKER LEAKING ABOVE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER AT ALL SINKS.
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Jun 11, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLIMY BROWN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR NEAR THE BAG IN BOX SODA STORAGE ON THE CEILING AND FLYING AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE AND BAG IN BOX SODA STORAGE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN BAG IN BOX SODA STORAGE AND IN PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED ORGANIC DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA AND THE ICE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER AT ALL SINKS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM BREAKER LEAKING ABOVE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.
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Jul 29, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Jul 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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: FOUND HOUSE FLY AND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 FRUIT FLIES AND 25 HOUSE FLIES AT PREMISES. FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND BY DISHWASHING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. (EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SYRUP ETC.) ALS0, FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Sep 26, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR CAUSING ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AND BROKEN TILES UNDER FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOMS CAUSING WASTE WATER TO BE TRAPPED, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND REPAIR FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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May 12, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZER DOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR (INSULATION SHOWING)-MUST REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD TILES BELOW THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR, CRACKED ONES AT CORNERS BY SODA DISPENSER, MUST BE REPLACED. CAULKING AT WALL OF 3-COMP SINK MUST BE REPLACED. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE MUST BE PREOVIDED FOR. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Jul 7, 2010
Complaint
4 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. ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.
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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 IN NEED OF REGROUTING AT SINK AREA, MUST CORRECT 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 walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALL AT FRONT AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRING WHERE DAMAGED BY INCOMING DELIVERY CARTS.
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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. AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonalds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Aug 7, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.
Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around three violations 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.
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