Mcdonalds Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2013
70
Score
Going back to 2010, Mcdonalds Restaurant has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2013. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mcdonalds Restaurant dates to Nov 5, 2013.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Mcdonalds Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR UNDER SERVING LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE COUNTER IN LOBBY, BEVERAGE SYSTEM AND DRIP TRAY IN DRIVE THRU AREA, ALL BEVERAGE MACHINE SURFACES, NOZZLES, AND SPIGOTS, GRILLS, FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT FLOOR TILES ALONG WALL IN DRIVE THRU AREA. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Aug 13, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE COUNTER IN LOBBY, BEVERAGE SYSTEM AND DRIP TRAY IN DRIVE THRU AREA, ALL BEVERAGE MACHINE SURFACES, NOZZLES, AND SPIGOTS, GRILLS, FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT FLOOR TILES ALONG WALL IN DRIVE THRU AREA. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Oct 29, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA, BEVERAGE MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN DRIVE THRU AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS FOOD AND DEBRIS ALONG WALLS IN WALLS IN DRIVE THRU AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, DRIVE THRU, SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE TILES/BASEBOARDS AND REPLACE MISSING TILES/BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL SOILED WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Oct 22, 2012
Complaint
7 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: OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA ANS SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1214769 ON 5-10-12. 34 MUST COMPLETE REPAIRING FLOOR/RE-GROUTING IN REAR AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA, BEVERAGE MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLETE REPAIRING FLOOR/RE-GROUTING IN REAR AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN DRIVE THRU AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS FOOD AND DEBRIS ALONG WALLS IN WALLS IN DRIVE THRU AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, DRIVE THRU, SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE TILES/BASEBOARDS AND REPLACE MISSING TILES/BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL SOILED WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 10, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLETE REPAIRING FLOOR/RE-GROUTING IN REAR AREAS.
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May 3, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.7F.DOOR OF COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,UNABLE TO STAY PROPERLY CLOSED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS..MUST NOT USE UNIT.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISE THAT MAINTAINS 40F OR LESS,CDI. MUST REPAIR UNIT.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND(14) MILKS INSIDE FRONT REACH IN COOLER FOR SALE TO PUBLIC MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 47.3F. MUST MAINTAIN MILK AT 40F OR BELOW. MILK WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI. TOTAL COST $14.00.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED-7-38-005B1
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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 EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-LIVE INSECTS/GNATS FLYING THRU-OUT PREMISE-(28),AND ON WALLS OF PREMISE.ALSO FOUND 4 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING AT FRONT DRIVE THRU WINDOW. STRONGLY RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN OF GREASE/OLD FOOD ON COOKING EQUIPMENT .MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AREAS AT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND REAR AREAS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED TO PREVENT LIQUIDS AND FOOD TO STAND INSIDE CRACKS.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS.
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Dec 27, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND AND UNDER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.OBSERVED DIRTY COUNTER TOPS ON PREP TABLES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS AT LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER DEBRIS. REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB IN UTILITY CLOSET.
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Aug 17, 2011
Reinspection
3 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.OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP IN FEEEZER.INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND AND UNDER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.OBSERVED DIRTY COUNTER TOPS ON PREP TABLES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. FOUND DIRTY SODA MACHINE SPOUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
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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.OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. FOUND STANDING WATER ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.OBSERVED MSSING END CAPS AT LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB IN UTILITY CLOSET.
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Aug 8, 2011
Complaint
9 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. UPON INSPECTION FOUND FRONT MILK COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 67F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES.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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. UPON INSPECTION FOUND MILK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 59F TO 57F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 42LBS OF MILK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 SMALL FLIES AND 10-15 LARGE FLIES AT FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS, BATHROOM HALLWAY AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. FRONT AND REAR DRIVE-THRU WINDOWS DO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND ARE NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF DRIVE THRU WINDOWS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED TO HOLE ON THE LID ON ONE DUMPSTER AND THE OTHER THE LID IS THE METAL FARME IS BENT AND PREVENTING PROPER CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR BOTH DUMPSTER LIDS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. OBSERVED A CLOGGED FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND UTILIZE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK TO ALLOW FOR HANDWASHING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP IN FEEEZER.INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND AND UNDER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.OBSERVED DIRTY COUNTER TOPS ON PREP TABLES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. FOUND DIRTY SODA MACHINE SPOUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. FOUND STANDING WATER ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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. OBSERVED MSSING END CAPS AT LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB IN UTILITY CLOSET.
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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. FOUND WASH BOWL SINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Mar 30, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 26, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. MUST REPAIR SALAD COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonalds Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds Restaurant on file is from Nov 5, 2013. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds Restaurant.
Has Mcdonalds Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mcdonalds Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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