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MCDONALD'S

2005 W Chicago AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MCDONALD'S has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 14, 2010. The most recent inspection, on January 31, 2018, found no infractions.

2 of 13 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: Food temperature control, Pests and Protecting food from contamination.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 2, 2014. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 21, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 once on July 18, 2016. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 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 once on September 17, 2012. For example: HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

  • 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 20 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on July 10, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

13 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS ON THE LINE WHERE CHEESE IS STORED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED UNEVEN CAULK HANGING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE ICE BOX AT THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK CURRENTLY IN PLACE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIALS TO PROVIDE A FLAT, SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
  3. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME AT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA. ALSO ONE DEAD FLY AND DEBRRIS AT EDGE OF INTERIOR OF THE UNIT LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN AND UNSEALED CAULKING INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE ABIVE THE SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER BY THE WINDOW.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRESENT CULKING AND REPLACED WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIALS
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR GARBAGE AREA, STORAGE AREA, FRONT PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50-52 FRUIT FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND DRINK BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS IN NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • REACH-IN COOLER IN DRIVE THRU AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.1F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED MILK DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 53.7-54F IN REACH-IN COOLER IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30 HALF PINTS OF MILK. MILK MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B1 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON SELF SERVICE POP MACHINE IN DINING AREA, MCCAFE, CREAMER, AND JUICE BEVERAGE MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS BEHIND COUNTER, PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS BEHIND MCCAFE COOLERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER ABOVE CUPS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE BASE BOARDS IN MOP CLOSET IN DINING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT 3- COMP SINK.
  8. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITH GLOVES ON, INSTRUCT TO RESTRICT AT ONCE, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HAND WASHING, AND INSTRUCTED TO TO INFORM EMPLOYEES ABOUT ABOUT HAND WASHING PROCEDURES, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-010 (A)
  9. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Gaskets not maintained on reach-in coolers doors. Instructed to replace gaskets.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Cooking equipment, storage shelves, sinks and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Coving tile and wall not maintained around three compartment sink. Instructed to replace missing coving tile and detail clean walls and replace chaulk around three compartment sink.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 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 THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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 LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY IN WALK-IN COOLER
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST RESTRICT STORING ICE SCOOP IN ICE MACHINE WITH HANDLES NOT FACING UP
  11. Short Form Fire-Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • VIOLATION STILL PENDING
  12. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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.FOUND CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK AREAS IN POOR REPAIR,SEAL OPENINGS ABOVE 3 COMP SINK.
  13. Complaint

    6 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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS DISHROOM,REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS,IN CLUTTERED DUMPSTER GARAGED STORAGE.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE RECCOMMENDED,REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER ON FLOOR.
    • 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 SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN STORAGE CLOSET USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
    • 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.INTERIOR BASINS OF 2 COMP SINK AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,SHELVING,FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION KNOZZLES,INTERIOR CABINETS,SYRUP STORAGE RACKS,SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
    • 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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 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.FOUND CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK AREAS IN POOR REPAIR,SEAL OPENINGS ABOVE 3 COMP SINK,CLEAN,SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM GARAGED DUMPSTER AREAS.

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