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MCDONALD'S

4048 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60624 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MCDONALD'S has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 20, 2011. The most recent inspection, on March 5, 2014, found no infractions.

1 of 8 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: 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.

  • 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 February 5, 2013. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • 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 17 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on February 13, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 9 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on February 13, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS 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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THEY HAVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN UNDER DRIVE THRU STATION, CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS ETC. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE NEAR SIDE OF THE GRILL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING OR CRACKED WALL TILE AT BASE OF WALL IN OFFICE AND BY EXPOSED HANDSINK. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES OF TOILETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND IN WALLS OF BOTH WASHROOMS WHERE SENSOR USED TO BE. REPLACE ANY STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
  3. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED AND A LOTS OF GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS.ALSO SOME OF THE COVERS ARE INSIDE THE DUMPSTER WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE ON TOP OF THEM NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREA AND KEEP THE DUMPSTERS COVERED SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS,COUNTERS THROUGHOUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN UNDER DRIVE THRU STATION, CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS ETC. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE NEAR SIDE OF GRILL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING OR CRACKED WALL TILE AT BASE OF WALL IN OFFICE AND BY EXPOSED HANDSINK. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES OF TOILETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND IN WALLS OF BOTH WASHROOMS WHERE SENSOR USED TO BE. REPLACE ANY STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
  4. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR CRACKED OR LOOSE WALL TILE AT WALLBASE IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSET IN BASEMENT; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
  5. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST. CLEAN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (EXTERIOR SURFACES) TO REMOVE GREASE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN BASEMENT UNDER SHELVES AND AROUND TANKS IN REAR OF BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE OF TOILET OF MENS WASHROOM AND IN WALL BEHIND TOILET IN WOMENS WASHROOM. DAMAGED TILE AT WALLBASE IN BASEMENT; REPLACE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BASEMENT CLOSET TO AVOID CLUTTER.
  6. Short Form Complaint

    3 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FAN GUARD COVERS OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE, INTERIOR OF FREEZER AT GRILL AREA, SURFACE AREA ABOVE HOT UNIT WHERE FRENCH FRIES HELD.
    • 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. VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE NEAR SIDE OF GRILL FILLED WITH WATER. (TILE WAS ORDERED)
    • 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. REPLACE MISSING OR CRACKED WALL TILE AT BASE OF WALL IN OFFICE AND BY EXPOSED HANDSINK. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES OF TOILETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND IN WALLS OF BOTH WASHROOMS WHERE SENSOR USED TO BE. REPLACE ANY STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
  7. Complaint-Fire Re-inspection

    3 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FAN GUARD COVERS OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE, INTERIOR OF FREEZER AT GRILL AREA, SURFACE AREA ABOVE HOT UNIT WHERE FRENCH FRIES HELD.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE NEAR SIDE OF GRILL FILLED WITH WATER. (TILE WAS ORDERED)
    • 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. REPLACE MISSING OR CRACKED WALL TILE AT BASE OF WALL IN OFFICE AND BY EXPOSED HANDSINK. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES OF TOILETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND IN WALLS OF BOTH WASHROOMS WHERE SENSOR USED TO BE. REPLACE ANY STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
  8. Complaint-Fire

    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. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR OF BASEMENT WHERE SYRUP TANKS STORED. ALSO OBSERVED TWO LIVE FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR FRONT COUNTER. FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AT BOTTOM. ECOLAB DUE FOR SERVICE THIS MONTH; ADVISED TO HAVE THEM SERVICE STORE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.
    • 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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FAN GUARD COVERS OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE, INTERIOR OF FREEZER AT GRILL AREA, SURFACE AREA ABOVE HOT UNIT WHERE FRENCH FRIES HELD.
    • 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 AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN UNDER DRIVE THRU STATION, CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS ETC. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE NEAR SIDE OF GRILL FILLED WITH 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. REPLACE MISSING OR CRACKED WALL TILE AT BASE OF WALL IN OFFICE AND BY EXPOSED HANDSINK. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES OF TOILETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND IN WALLS OF BOTH WASHROOMS WHERE SENSOR USED TO BE. REPLACE ANY STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
    • 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. REPLACE/REPAIR FAUCET AT THREE COMP SINK WHERE SPRAYER IS MISSING. REPLACE/REPAIR TOILET SEAT IN MENS WASHROOM WHERE BROKEN.
    • 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. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

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