Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Mcdonald's, the earliest from 2011. The most recent visit was on Dec 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING BEFORE CHANGING TASK. FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH GLOVES, WIPE FOOD PREP TABLE WITH A WIPING CLOTH, PUT THE CLOTH IN THE SANITIZATION SOLUTION, TAKE OFF GLOVES, AND PUT ON NEW GLOVES WITH OUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS AND CHANGING TASK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA .WATER MUST RUN CONTINOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ON FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jan 27, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 13, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 23, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2018
Recent Inspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-202.11(B): MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND A RANCID SMELL COMING FORM THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11: MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FANS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): MUST PROVIDE EASILY VISIBLE, CONSPICUOUS, THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD EQUIPMENT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15(A): OBSERVED 1" GAP AT THE BOTTOMS OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH ENTRY DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO ALL ENTRYWAYS IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SELF LINER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON POROUS, CORROSION RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Aug 29, 2018
Complaint
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A): OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON SITE FROM THE LAST INSPECTION ON 7/19/17. PIC CORRECTED ON SITE BY POSTING THE REPORT SUMMARY FROM THIS INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-203.12(A): MUST PROVIDE EASILY VISIBLE, CONSPICUOUS, THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15(A): OBSERVED 1" GAP AT THE BOTTOMS OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH ENTRY DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO ALL ENTRYWAYS IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SELF LINER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON POROUS, CORROSION RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-202.11(B): MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. ALL SINKS IN WHICH FOOD, UTENSILS, AND EQUIPMENT ARE HANDLED; SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A CATCH-BASIN OR BE EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED GREASE INTERCEPTOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND A RANCID SMELL COMING FORM THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11: MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FANS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 19, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER SODA MACHINE IN FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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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 ADJUST THRESHOLD AT SOUTH DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN LOWER WALL TILE AT SOUTH 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 TOP ON BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN REAR AREA AND LEAKY BACKFLOW ON MOPSINK IN DINING AREA CLOSET.MUST PLACE DRAINLINE FROM ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE IN FRONT DRIVE THRU TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Jun 22, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER SODA MACHINE IN FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT SOUTH DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN LOWER WALL TILE AT SOUTH DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN REAR AREA AND LEAKY BACKFLOW ON MOPSINK IN DINING AREA CLOSET.MUST PLACE DRAINLINE FROM ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE IN FRONT DRIVE THRU TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Jun 20, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FRONT COFFEE STATION, MILK DRIP TRAY,AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, KEEP DRY.
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Sep 16, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS.(CLOTHES)
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
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Aug 27, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.-----------NOTED WATER POOLING UNDERNEATH/BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 12, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAIN WALK-IN COOLER READING 52.3'F, AIR TEMP INSIDE COOLER, AND EXTERIOR THERMOMETER FOR COOLER READING 52.3, EXTERIOR FREEZER THERMOMETER READING 99.9,BUT AIR TEMP IS AT 40.0F. FRONT DISPLAY COOLER READING 49.'F, BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH WIC SINCE 6/10/2013, WHERE EXTERIOR THERMOMETERS WHERE READING WALK-IN FREEZER 107.7, AND WALK-IN COOLER 49.8, MANAGER ON DUTY SAYS SHE INFORMED HER MANAGER, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, READING BETWEEN 49-50'F, FOODS SUCH AS MILK, EGGS, FRONT DISPLAY UNIT AIR TEMP 49.5'F WITH MILK CUT APPLES, SALADS,YOGURT CUPS ETC., ALL FOODS DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF APPROX. $6000.00, AND ABOUT 1000 POUNDS, SEE ATTACHED REPORT, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE,FRONT ICE MACHINE FOR CUSTOMER USE HAS BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE. SANITIZE, ALONG WITH RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 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: REAR DOOR BY PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK PREP AREA, ALSO LEAKING ON TO FLOOR, A BUCKET IS UNDER PIPE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTR. TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE DIRTY DISH TOWELS INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING USE
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Jan 20, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine panel not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind and under cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside beverage mix cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handler in prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to provide hair restraint for all food handlers and employees in prep area.
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Sep 6, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST RE CAULK.-------MUST REPLACE CRACKED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE IN REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Apr 28, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST RE CAULK.-------MUST REPLACE CRACKED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE IN REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Feb 4, 2011
Routine
3 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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST RE CAULK.-------MUST REPLACE CRACKED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE IN REAR.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
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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 17 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?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven 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.
How often is Mcdonald's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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