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MCDONALD'S #6337

29 E 87TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MCDONALD'S #6337 has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 27, 2010. The most recent inspection, on December 3, 2015, found no infractions.

3 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 and Pests.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 17, 2015. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 July 2, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 29 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on July 9, 2015. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 13 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on July 9, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 2, 2015. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER,AROUND, ALONG WALLBASES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A SMELL OF SEWER GASES COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM MUST MAINTAIN.
  4. Short Form Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AT FLOOR DRAINS UNDER FRONT DRIVE THRU BEVERAGE STATION,ON FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE,ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,FRONT SERVING LINE,DISH WASHING AREA.EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.ALSO REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/2/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1385957 2/17/15 NOT CORRECTED.#32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR STACKED MILK COOLER ON FRONT LINE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 4- DOOR COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,MICROWAVE,ALL STORAGE CABINETS,FRYERS,GRILLS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,SODA NOZZLES AND ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.#34-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM UNDER GRILLS,FRYERS,WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR AT DRIVE THRU,ICE MACHINE,ICE CREAM MACHINE,FRYER AREA.#36-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER AND BURNTOUT BULB.#38-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOT CORRECTED
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOT CORRECTED
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOT CORRECTED
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NOT CORRECTED
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A SMELL OF SEWER GASES COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM MUST MAINTAIN.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON #2 PREP COOLER,WALL FREEZER,2- DOOR STACKED MILK COOLER ON FRONT LINE,FREEZER NEXT TO GRILL,DOOR HINGE IN POOR REPAIR ON FREEZER#4,SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 4- DOOR COOLER SHELVING UNITS
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,MICROWAVES,ALL STORAGE CABINETS,FRYERS,GRILLS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,SODA AND ICE NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM UNDER GRILLS , FRYERS,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR ON SERVING,DRIVE THRU ,ICE CREAM MACHINE,AND FOOD PREP LINES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL WALL BASES AT FRONT SERVING LINE,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR DRIVE THRU AND DINING AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK FREEZER AND BURNT OUT BULB,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK,3- COMP SINK SPRAYER.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS ON FRONT LINE AND MCCAFE AREA
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.
  6. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AND DRAIN PIPE DISCONNECTED AT HAND SINK.MUST USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON #2 PREP COOLER,WALL FREEZER,2- DOOR STACKED MILK COOLER ON FRONT LINE,FREEZER NEXT TO GRILL,DOOR HINGE IN POOR REPAIR ON FREEZER#4,SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 4- DOOR COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,MICROWAVES,ALL STORAGE CABINETS,FRYERS,GRILLS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,SODA AND ICE NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM UNDER GRILLS , FRYERS,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR ON SERVING,DRIVE THRU ,ICE CREAM MACHINE,AND FOOD PREP LINES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL WALL BASES AT FRONT SERVING LINE,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR DRIVE THRU AND DINING AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK FREEZER AND BURNT OUT BULB,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK,3- COMP SINK SPRAYER.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS ON FRONT LINE AND MCCAFE AREA.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE CHEST COOLERS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA
  8. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SOME CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN/DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.MUST PROPERLY STORE.
  9. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM SIDES AND INTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRY PREP AREA, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES IN REAR AND FRONT SECTIONS OF PREMISES
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY JOINT AND COLD WATER KNOB ON FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  10. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 5 DRAIN FLIES NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1 IN REAR MOP SINK AREA, 2 IN MOP SINK CLOSET IN DINING ROOM, AND 2 OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS ON THE WALLS AND 2 INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. ALSO OBSERVED HOUSE FLIES(1 ON WALL IN DRIVE-THRU AREA, AND 1 ON DINING ROOM TABLE BY WASHROOM- MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND REQUEST SERVICE AND ADDITIONAL APPROVED FLY CATCHING DEVICE(S)-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ICE BIN IN DRIVE-THRU AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM SIDES AND INTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRY PREP AREA, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES IN REAR AND FRONT SECTIONS OF PREMISES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY JOINT AND COLD WATER KNOB ON FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN DRIVE-THRU AREA.
  11. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN LOCATED UNDER SODA DISPENSER ALONG FRONT SERVICE LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. MUST REPLACE TORN PROTECTIVE STRIPS ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SODA LINES AT FRONT SODA DISPENSER AND REEMOVE DUST AND GRIME BUILD UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS,ALONG WALLS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN REAR UNDER SHELVES AND AROUND HOT WATER HEATER. REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER REACH IN FREEZER ALONG REAR COOKLINE.
  12. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 0F 45-46 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. 7-38-005A. (NO CITATION ISSUED NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLER AT THIS TIME)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN LOCATED UNDER SODA DISPENSER ALONG FRONT SERVICE LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. MUST REPLACE TORN PROTECTIVE STRIPS ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SODA LINES AT FRONT SODA DISPENSER AND REEMOVE DUST AND GRIME BUILD UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS,ALONG WALLS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN REAR UNDER SHELVES AND AROUND HOT WATER HEATER. REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER REACH IN FREEZER ALONG REAR COOKLINE.
  13. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

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