Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
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Score
Mcdonald's appears in inspection records 26 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Dec 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.THE (HOT) HANDLE FAUCET COMPLETELY BROKEN AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO TURN ON TO BE OPERATIONAL.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED MAINTENACE COMPANY TECHNICIAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE PLUMBING FAUCET HANDLE SO THAT SAID SINK IS COMPLETELY FUNCTIONAL AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE KITCHEN MULTI-USE DISHWARE UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR THE DRIVE THRU PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT CENTER BOTTOM OF REAR SIDE RECEIVING EXIT DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 29, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN BETWEEN OUTER EXIT DOUBLE DOORS CLOSER TO BOTTOM ON EAST AND WEST SIDES OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Dec 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 8, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER STORED IN BASEMENT NEAR ENTRANCE TO EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Mar 15, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOORS AROUND ICE MACHINE AND IN DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Nov 24, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 24, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES AT DRIVE THRU ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES.
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Oct 11, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11, NO HAND CLEANSER AT EMPLOYEES BASEMENT'S TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14, NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15, OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED, FOUND 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF WEST DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12, LONG SPOONS AT COFFEE STATION KEPT IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
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Jul 18, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 19, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT IN BACK RIGHT CORNER OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD IN WALK IN FREEZER ON MAIN FLOOR CRACKED AND IN DISREPAIR. OBSERVED 3 LIGHT SHEILDS IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT CRACKED AND IN DISRPAIR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMTER MISSING IN WALK IN COOLER ON MAIN FLOOR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 26, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 29, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: DAIRY WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.6 F ALSO MCCAFE REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 47.0 F. FOUND MILK, YOGURT, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW IF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HELD INSIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- MILK AT 48.0 F, CHEESE AT 50.0 F, VANILLA MIX AT 47.0 F, YOGURT AT 47.1 F, WHIPPED CREAM AT 47.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD COLD MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MCCAFE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: METAL ICE SCOOP CRACKED. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
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Nov 20, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE IST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA(WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ROMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PALLETS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE WALK IN FEEZZER AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXES AND ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT AREA ROOM AND STORAGE ROOM TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. ALSO NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE INSIDE DOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED BY THE MOP SINK AREA NOT IN THE PREP AREA.
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Aug 22, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE CUSTOMERS MEN TOILET ON THE FIRST FLOOR. TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION IS 73.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL BATHROOMS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
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May 13, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILT UP AT THE WALK IN FREEZER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MONITOR THE CONDENSATION UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INSIDE COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN WITH SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER PANELS NOT CLEAN, NOTED A PINK FILM BUILD-UP ON SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: LIVE POTTERY PLANTS ON FRONT COUNTER AT 2ND FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Aug 22, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: (7-38-030) OBSERVED A SHEET PAN INSIDE THE LOW-TEMP. DISHMACHINE, ON THE 2nd FLOOR, THAT HAS 0-PPM SANITIZER (FOR CHLORINE OR QUATS-UNABLE TO IDENTIFY TYPE OF SANITIZER SINCE LABELS HAVE FADED). INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMP SINK QUATS SANITIZING, UNTIL UNIT IS FIXED. (DISHMACHINE TAGGED)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL PLASTIC CONTAINER LIDS THAT ARE CRACKED OR HAVE MISSING CORNERS MUST BE REPLACED. BROKEN FREEZER DOORS BESIDE FRYERS MUST BE REPLACED ALSO.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINES MUST BE KEPT CLEANED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT THE SOFT SERVE SECTION BY THE SERVICE WINDOW, MUST ADDRESS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAKING SPRAYER FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK (2nd FLOOR), WATER LEAK UNDER THE MOTOR OF THE DISHMACHINE, LEAK AT BOTTOM OF BACKFLOW DEVICE IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED AT SOFT SERVE COOLERS & AT DISPLAY COOLERS ON THE 2nd FLOOR SERVING AREA, MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 6, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 20, 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. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISHWASH AREA AND 2ND FLOOR MAINTENANCE CLOSET.
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF MCCAFE COOLERS USED TO STORE YOGURT. REPLACE ANY BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT.
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Jul 26, 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. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISHWASH AREA AND 2ND FLOOR MAINTENANCE CLOSET.
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF MCCAFE COOLERS USED TO STORE YOGURT. REPLACE ANY BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT.
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Feb 10, 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. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISHWASH AREA AND 2ND FLOOR MAINTENANCE CLOSET.
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF MCCAFE COOLERS USED TO STORE YOGURT. REPLACE ANY BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT.
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Dec 27, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found deep fryer not clean at front of premises.(DUE TO FIRE)
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Apr 20, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Reach in prep coolers door rubber gaskets in poor repair, ripped. Must repair or replace all damaged gaskets.
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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. Floor tiles in poor repair in Compactor room. Must repair/regrout all damaged floor tiles throughout Compactor room also must clean interior of unclean floor drain at same location.
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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. Must clean and sanitize all unclean walls throughout Compactor room and maintain.
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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. Observed leak from tube underneath dishmachine. Must repair and maintain.
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Jan 26, 2010
Consultation
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 Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight 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 two 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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