Mcdonalds Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Mcdonalds Restaurant has 21 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mcdonalds Restaurant on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 6 DEAD FLIES ON WINDOWSILL IN MAIN DINING AREA AND NEAR FRY STATION IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 12, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT BY COFFEE/DRIVE THRU AREA. MUST REGROUT SAID FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DINING AREA AROUND AND BEHIND SODA MACHINES. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 12, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 20, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 6, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRAPPE MACHINE
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Aug 1, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES IN WALLS BELOW SODA MACHINES. MUST SEAL.
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Feb 5, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030. HOT WATER WAS REPLENISHED BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 17, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 13, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT BEHIND CONDENSER UNIT AND AROUND WEST DOOR(DELIVERY DOOR) INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID TILES.ALSO STANDING WATER UNDER THE POP DISPENSER AT 2ND WINDOW OF THE DRIVE THRU,INSTRUCTED TO CAULK TILES AND PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Apr 6, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK/BROWN SLIME ACCUMULATED ON THE INTERIOR ICE SHUTTER OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: WE(OWNER/CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER) OBSERVED OVER 50 SMALL FLIES ON SELF SERVE POP STATION: ON WALLS,ON EQUIPMENTS,COUNTER TOP AND INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE COUNTER WERE POP MACHINES ARE STORED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR AT STORAGE AREA WITH GAPS OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. BROKEN RUBBER.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT BEHIND CONDENSER UNIT AND AROUND WEST DOOR(DELIVERY DOOR) INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID TILES.ALSO STANDING WATER UNDER THE POP DISPENSER AT 2ND WINDOW OF THE DRIVE THRU,INSTRUCTED TO CAULK TILES AND PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Jul 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 15, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK SLIME ACCUMULATED ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. POSSIBLY CONTAMINATING THE ICE FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS AROUND THE BEVERAGE STATION ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL AND THE LOWER PREP COOLER THAT CONTAINS EGGS. ALSO, FOUND DUCT TAPE ON THE SIDE OF THE ORANGE JUICE MACHINE IN THE DRIVE-THRU. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS AND DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRENCH FRY COOLER IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN; PREP AREA, AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR, SMALL CLOSET OFF THE PREP AREA, AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN THE MENS AND LADIES TOILET ROOMS, IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. ALSO, THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS BROKEN AND BEING HELD TOGETHER BY STRING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS WERE NEEDED AND REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE MANAGER'S OFFICE WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 28, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk by exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Coffee station area by blender area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices). Prep counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning)(crevices). Rear storage area shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area, under cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area under storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Feb 25, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in freezer shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage areas, by CO2 tank and hot water heater areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken light shields in rear storage areas, shall be replaced/repaired.
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Sep 19, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLOTHING ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(COATS STORED ON RACKS).
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Aug 8, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear storage area not clean, need cleaning).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, rear storage area and bathrooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Jul 31, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed front entrance/exit door(east side)not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, also observed live fruit flies(gnats)in office area, and in rear storage area. Serious Citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, non food contact surfaces of rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in rear storage areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear storage area not clean, need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers, kitchen prep area, rear storage area and bathrooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Oct 10, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALL MOUNTED COOLER ABOVE THE REGISTER. REPLACE BROKEN SPATULA STORED AT DISH ROOM
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE EXIT REAR DOOR AND THROUGHOUT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES, REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE BIN(FRONT AREA). REMOVE ENCRUSTED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE METAL PLATE BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Aug 2, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/13/12.
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Apr 20, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: #38-remains to be corrected by 4/13/12- Faucet of the mop sink inside the closet not maintained. Instructed to provide handle for the hot water, handle is missing.
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Apr 13, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH SLIMY BLACK SUBSTANCE ALONG THE TUBE AND THE ON THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AND REMOVE THE TAG. PLEASE SEND LETTER TO BRIAN TURKALY FAX # 1312 7464240 WHEN THE ICE MACHINE IS ALREADY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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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: FRONT AND SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED.WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. DELIVERY DOOR WITH 1/2 AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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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 ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM, BEHIND THE TEA BREWER,UNDER THE SHELVES OF CUPS AND RECEIPT ROLLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK INSIDE THE CLOSET NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDLE FOR THE HOT WATER. HANDLE IS MISSING.
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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 Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” 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 one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonalds 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 Mcdonalds Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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