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McDONALD'S

555 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

McDONALD'S has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 1, 2010. The most recent inspection, on October 7, 2016, found no infractions.

5 of 15 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, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 31, 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 March 15, 2011. 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 March 15, 2011. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 11 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2014. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • 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 7 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2014. 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.

15 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS UNDER THE TO GO PAPER GOODS STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MISSING WALL TILES AND WALL BASEBOARD BEHIND CO2 DISPENSING SYSTEM AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT REPLACED DURING INSPECTION.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE TWO AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINKS. COLD RUNNING WATER ONLY.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS AND GRILL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, STORAGE SHELVES ETC). ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. REATTACH TWO LOOSE WALLBASE TILE BEHIND ICE MACHINE DRAIN TO WALLBASE.
  4. Canvass

    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 MORE THAN TWENTY FIVE FRUIT FLIES ON REAR STORAGE ROOM WALL, BOXES, SHELVES AND CEILING. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO HAVE ECOLAB SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN FILTERSA ABOVE FRYERS AND GRILL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, STORAGE SHELVES ETC). ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. REATTACH TWO LOOSE WALLBASE TILE BEHIND ICE MACHINE DRAIN TO WALLBASE.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR CORNERS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BULID UP ALSO MUST REGROUT IN SAME AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN GRIMMY CAULK ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO MUST CLEAN WALL TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES ADJACENT TO 3COMP SINK.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES IN THE CUSTOMER DINNING AREA ON CEILING TILES AND THE PREP AREA ABOVE ICE CREAM MACHINES ON CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO 10-29-12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR CORNERS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BULID UP ALSO MUST REGROUT IN SAME AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN GRIMMY CAULK ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO MUST CLEAN WALL TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTSINK.
  7. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Short Form Complaint

    2 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. OVER 25 SMALLFLIES WERE FOUND IN THE DINING ROOM AND CONDIMENT AREA AND DRAIN FLIES ARE PRESENT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR DRAIN. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage.
    • 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. THE FLOORS ARE WET WITH PUDDLES AND DIRTY UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
  9. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. DISHWASH AREA NOT PROTECTED DUE TO LEAK FROM CEILING, FROM HOT WATER TANK. LEAK IS DIRECTED INTO WASHING MACHINE AT THIS TIME TO CONTAIN WATER FROM CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TANK. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000071976 14.
    • 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. CEILING TILES(X4) MISSING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
    • 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. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SMOOTHIE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
  11. Recent Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  13. 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. WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR MUST BE REPLACED INSTRUCTED TO CHECK FOR WATER LEAKS ON CEILING, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  14. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 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. Noted at least 20-small/fruit flies on walls & boxes at rear dry storage room & 6-on walls at employee room (adjacent to the dry storage room). Must clean all affected areas, eliminate source & contact P.C.O.
  15. Canvass

    2 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. The contractor is finishing coving in the baseboards around the perimeter and the new floor drains, complete the baseboard repairs so everything is smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.
    • 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. The walls and ceilings in the office are dirty and damaged, clean and repair the walls and ceilings so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.

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