Mcdonald's Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2010, Mcdonald's Restaurant has 23 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Mcdonald's Restaurant's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 10, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (57.7F-65.5F). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE CHANGING TASK. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH GLOVES ON WIPING DOWN EQUIPMENT WITH A WIPING CLOTH IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND THEN STARTED TO HANDLE FOOD ITEMS (TWO ENGLISH MUFFINS) WITH THE SAME GLOVES. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS AT $5 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, I OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. ANOTHER MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT THE END OF THE WALK THROUGH OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Nov 29, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METERED FAUCETS AT BOTH RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS PROVIDE WATER FOR LESS THAN 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET (FLOW FOR APPROXIMATELY 1-2 SECONDS UPON ACTIVATION). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WASHROOM METERED FAUCETS TO PROVIDE WATER FLOW FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH BEVERAGE MACHINE IN THE DRIVE-THRU AREA TO BE SOILED WITH FRIED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLED BEVERAGES, AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAINS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SPILLS AND SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 2, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE THRU AT 86.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOUND AT 88.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 95.7F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 86.5F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 88.3F. FOUND PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE THRU AT 100.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOUND AT 99.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 110.7F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 99.5F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 100.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 5, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FRONT PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY BAG OF CREAMER CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, THE LOWER COOLER IN THE FRONT AT THE COFFEE AREA WITH MILK SPILLAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jun 8, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SWEET TEA MACHINE LOCATED AT THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW LEAKING FROM SPOUT ONTO COUNTER AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND HOOD UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, THE LOWER COOLER IN THE FRONT AT THE COFFEE AREA WITH MILK SPILLAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Sep 22, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WAHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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May 14, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE STATION AND THE INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP COOLER ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FAUCET & SPRAYER ON THE 3 COMP SINK WITH LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Nov 5, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP SCHEDULE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP SCHEDULE. 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: : 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 10, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP SCHEDULE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP SCHEDULE. 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: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FRONT AND MANGERS NOT WEARING HAIR NET NOR HATS DURING COOKING, PREPPING,SERVING THE PUBLIC.INST MUST WEAR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA OR WHEN HANDING FOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 16, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 29, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DEEP FAT FRYER CABINETS GREASY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FAT FRYER CABINETS. INTERIOR OF COUNTER REFRIGERATOR WITH SPILLED MILK INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHAKE/ICE CREAM MACHINE WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON EXTERIOR OF MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN REFRIGERATOR AND SHAKE/ICE CREAM MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AT WALLBASE AROUND LEGS OF DRY STORAGE SHELVING AT THE REAR DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN THIS AREA.
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Jul 20, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MSUT CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN PREP COOLER AT THE SERVING LINE TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THOUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS ESPECIALLY AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES AND DRINK COUNTER TOPS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKY PIPES AT THE REAR HOT WATER TANK AND LEAKS AT THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINATIN PLUMBING.
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May 18, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MSUT CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN PREP COOLER AT THE SERVING LINE TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THOUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS ESPECIALLY AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES AND DRINK COUNTER TOPS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKY PIPES AT THE REAR HOT WATER TANK AND LEAKS AT THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINATIN PLUMBING.
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Sep 9, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORSIN THE PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMTERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT PREP AREA
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Oct 5, 2015
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION OBSERVED ON SEPT. 28, 2015 WAS NOT CORRECTED AS INSTRUCTED. #18 REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; A ONE INCH GAP OBSERVED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. CRITICAL CITATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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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: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH PROOF OF A VALID CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF ALL FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND INTERIORS OF REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND STAGNANT WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE BEVERAGE SERVING AREA AND IN THE REAR BY THE WASHING MACHINE; CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE STAGNANT WATER THAT IS GIVING OFF AN ODOR IN BOTH AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER GRILL AND AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IS NEEDED FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE HOT WATER TANK; PROVIDE A COVER FOR DRAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL FILTERS ABOVE ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD-UP. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM THE PIPE. FOUND ONE OF THE TWO HANDSINKS IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING THAT OPERATES BY A SENSOR UNDERNEATH; MUST REPAIR. (MANAGER STATES THAT THE PLUMBER IS SCHEDULED TO COME OUT TODAY TO REPAIR THIS SINK AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK). FOUND A LEAK FROM A VALVE IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT VALVE. THE SPRAYER AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING AND THE FAUCET KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK FOR THE HOT WATER IS MISSING; REPAIR LEAK AND REPLACE KNOB.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE GARAGE AREA WHERE THE DUMPSTERS ARE STORED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.
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Sep 28, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; A ONE INCH GAP OBSERVED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF ALL FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND INTERIORS OF REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND STAGNANT WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE BEVERAGE SERVING AREA AND IN THE REAR BY THE WASHING MACHINE; CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE STAGNANT WATER THAT IS GIVING OFF AN ODOR IN BOTH AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER GRILL AND AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IS NEEDED FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE HOT WATER TANK; PROVIDE A COVER FOR DRAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL FILTERS ABOVE ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD-UP. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM THE PIPE. FOUND ONE OF THE TWO HANDSINKS IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING THAT OPERATES BY A SENSOR UNDERNEATH; MUST REPAIR. (MANAGER STATES THAT THE PLUMBER IS SCHEDULED TO COME OUT TODAY TO REPAIR THIS SINK AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK). FOUND A LEAK FROM A VALVE IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT VALVE. THE SPRAYER AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING AND THE FAUCET KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK FOR THE HOT WATER IS MISSING; REPAIR LEAK AND REPLACE KNOB.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE GARAGE AREA WHERE THE DUMPSTERS ARE STORED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.
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Feb 4, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 3, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 ocntainers to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine panel not maintained. Instructed to replace cracked panel that has exposed insulation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment interior deep fryers and storage cabinets not cleaned. Insstructed 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 storage racks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Coving tile along wallbase not maintained. Instructed to replace all damaged coving tile.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided in storage closet. Instructed to install light bulb.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Backflow device leaking at both utility sinks. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside several reach-in coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Supplies not properly stored in enclosed rear and storage closet. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall
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May 17, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jun 21, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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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 CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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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. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR PREP AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's Restaurant on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's Restaurant.
Has Mcdonald's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's Restaurant 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 Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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