Mcdonald's

2400 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Aug 10, 2018
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Mcdonald's has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 10, 2018. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that Mcdonald's's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 10, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mcdonald's trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 10, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT DINING AREA AND INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED ACCESIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD PARTICULATES ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS AT FOOD PRODUCTION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING VENTS DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING PANELS DAMAGED AND DIRTY AT REAR AND DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SUMP PUMP LID
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Aug 31, 2016
Routine
8 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: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT ACCESSIBLE AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICES.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT AREA WITH A GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK.GARBAGE CAN WAS REMOVE AND TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT AL TIMES AND KEEP HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE.(CRITICAL 7-38-030_
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT#1583960 11/5/15 NOT CORRECTED.#38-MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER GRILL.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND GRILL.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CEILING NEAR DESK AND DAMAGED WALL TILE BEHIND ICE MACHINE.MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT OVERHEAD FAUCET ABOVE ICE CREAM MACHINE AND MISSING SUMP PUMP LID
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Nov 5, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A PANEL ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT ANY DUST AND ELEMENTS COMING FROM THE CEILING .
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRSSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
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Oct 2, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A PANEL ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT ANY DUST AND ELEMENTS COMING FROM THE CEILING .
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRSSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
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Sep 14, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A PANEL ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT ANY DUST AND ELEMENTS COMING FROM THE CEILING .
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRSSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
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Aug 13, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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May 24, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES AROUND THE WASHING MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE SMOOTHIE MACHINE REFRIGERATOR.
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Aug 8, 2011
Complaint
4 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. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED WASTE CONTAINER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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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. CRACKED/DAMAGED BASEBOARD TILE AT CORNER WALL NEXT TO REAR MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR. MISSING CEILING TILE AT LADDER TO ROOF IN REAR. MUST REPLACE.
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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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE REAR REACH-IN FREEZER.
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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. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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Feb 9, 2010
Consultation
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
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Feb 4, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED GRILL LINE TALL REACH IN COOLER WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.4F WITH FOODS SUCH AS HAM @ 49.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT USE UNTIL MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: RAW EGG @ 49.1F, CHEESE @ 49.4F, HAM @ 49.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.
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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.TOILET IN MENS WASHROOM NEEDS CLEANING.
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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. FLOOR TILE BASE BOARD AT ENTRANCE TO MENS WASHROOM MISSING, MUST REPLACE. WALL WITH HOLE AT LIGHT SWITCH IN MENS WASH ROOM MUST SEAL. WALL IN LADIES WASH ROOM REPAIRED WITH TAPE, MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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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 INTERNAL FOR ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
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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 Aug 10, 2018. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonald's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.