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MC DONALD'S #3901

2317 N CICERO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MC DONALD'S #3901 has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 22, 2017. The most recent inspection, on July 14, 2022, found no infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 13, 2021. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 27, 2018. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 27, 2018. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 27, 2018. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 27, 2018. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Complaint

    0 infractions

  4. Recent Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 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.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B): MUST PROVIDE EASILY VISIBLE, CONSPICUOUS, THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD EQUIPMENT.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 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.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-202.11(B): MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-304.11: MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FANS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
  5. Complaint

    11 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 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.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-204.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 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.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 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.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-304.11: MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FANS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • 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.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 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.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT SOUTH DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN LOWER WALL TILE AT SOUTH DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.
  7. License

    5 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • 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)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 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.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT SOUTH DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN LOWER WALL TILE AT SOUTH DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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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