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Mc DONALDS # 6771

1951 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

Mc DONALDS # 6771 has been inspected 18 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 10, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 12, 2022, found no infractions.

5 of 18 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, Protecting food from contamination 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 April 27, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2013. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 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 May 22, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on November 19, 2012. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 once on August 20, 2012. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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.

18 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED AS A FORM OF REPAIR ON COLD WATER HANDLE ON HAND SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED INADEQUATE WATER FLOW TIME ON WASHBOWL SINKS IN RESTROOMS.MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS OF CONSTANT WATER FLOW IN ALL WASHBOWL SINKS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER BAG-IN-THE-BOX SODAS IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
  3. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • Observed the exposed handsink next to the 3 compartment sink to have no paper towels at dispenser. Instructed facility to maintain sink with soap and paper towels at all times. Facility installed during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed the front counter ice bin to have a small leak on the bottom. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Observed the front drive thru window ice machine that produces ice used for human consumption to have dirt accumulated on it. Instructed facility to clean, santize, and maintain.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed the floors in need of cleaning in various areas:under the front ice bin floor found dirty and wet, under the freezer and storage racks near the three compartment sink, and under the fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Found dirt and food debris accumulated in the floor drains under the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  7. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT FRONT SERVING LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS AND DRIP TRY AROUND DRINKS AND COFFEE AREA.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE PENETRATIONS IN THE ELEVATOR ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE (2) 1 DOOR OVENS IN THE KITCHEN AREA REQUIRE VENTILATION IF ITS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS.
  10. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • THE FAR RIGHT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES I.E.NO BARRIER.SEE PICTURE ATTACHED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • THE THREE (3) DOORS TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT THAT WHERE NOTED TO MANAGERS AT THIS TIME MUST BE INSECT/RODENT PROOFED MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE PENETRATIONS IN THE ELEVATOR ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE (2) 1 DOOR OVENS IN THE KITCHEN AREA REQUIRE VENTILATION IF ITS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS.
  11. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEES MULTI TASKING WHILE NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN EACH TASK, TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS, ICE, FRYERS, AND HAIR INSTRUCTED ON GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES, AND CONSTANT HAND WASHING, CRICTICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-010 (A)
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • 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, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG WITH RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER TO TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE, MUST PROVIDE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MACHINE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BY FRONT COFFEE PREP STATION, MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED, EXHAUST FAN IN BATHROOMS NOT WORKING, MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN ALL BATHROOMS
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT REAR STORAGE AREA
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
  14. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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.DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS NEED TO BE RODENT PROOFED TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY. MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE 2DOOR COOLER GASKET.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER, KITCHEN AREA, PREP AREAS AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPING ON CEILING AT PIPES BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ABOVE ELECTRICAL PANEL AND HOLE AT WALL BEHIND WASHING MACHINE.
  16. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE 4 DOOR ICE FREEZER WITH ICE ON THE INSIDE DOOR, AND WATER ON OUTSIDE DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER MOLDING AROUND DOORS
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN TRASH ROOM FLOOR, AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP TO REMOVE WATER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE DUSTY BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BUN RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  17. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE RUBBER MOLDING AROUND 4 DOOR FREEZER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE DUSTY BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE.
  18. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED THE 4 DOOR ICE FREEZER WITH ICE ON THE INSIDE DOOR, AND WATER ON OUTSIDE DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER MOLDING AROUND DOORS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN TRASH ROOM FLOOR, AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP TO REMOVE WATER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED CEILING TILE WATER DAMAGED IN FRONT DRIVE THRU INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • 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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BUN RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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