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MCDONALD'S

645 N MCCLURG CT, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MCDONALD'S has been inspected 17 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 21, 2011. The most recent inspection, on August 12, 2024, recorded 3 infractions.

3 of 17 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, Pests and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 1, 2021. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 27, 2014. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • 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 July 10, 2012. 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 16 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2024. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • 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 12 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2024. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES 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.

17 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF GREASE SIPHON HOSE AT GREASE PUMP (STORED NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) TO BE SOILED LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AND ZIPTIES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL OR REPLACE GREASE SIPHON HOSE AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THREE OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES FILLED WITH WASTE SUCH THAT RECEPTACLE LIDS CANNOT BE CLOSED AND STORED WASTE IS ACCESSIBLE TO RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CALL WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL DISPOSITION OF WASTE WHEN RECEPTACLE LIDS ARE UNABLE TO BE CLOSED DUE TO VOLUME OF WASTE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE SCHEDULED FOR IMMEDIATE WASTE MANAGEMENT PICK UP SERVICE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED METAL WALL PLATE ON WALL NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS TO BE SOILED AND WITH PERFORATIONS RENDERING IT NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE METAL PLATE WITH PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • Insufficient hot running water through out facility, water temp was at 68-71f at all sinks. instructed to provide hot running water at all sink during operating times. Priority violation 7-38-030.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Employees persona clothing placed on top of dry foods shelves. Personal food items kept with customers food in walk-in cooler. instructed to separate.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE WITHOUT CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT AND/OR KIT. MUST PROVIDE EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN THE PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMMITTING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST INSTALL EXPOSED DEDICATED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR FRYERS AND BEVERAGE MACHINES. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS, AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT INSULATED, CONDENSATING LINES NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE THE ICE BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSATION LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS AROUND ALL REACH-IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND REAR CHEMICAL CLOSET.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK AT REAR.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP PREVENTING HANDLE FROM COMING INTO CONTACT WITH ICE IN BIN.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET FOR THE TAYLOR ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
  10. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAIN WITH GARBAGE OVER FLOWING OUT OF ALL 3 GARBAGE CANS AND THE LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT OVER PACK THE GARBAGE CANS AND TO MAINTAIN THE DUMPSTER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET FOR THE TAYLOR ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET. .
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
  11. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET FOR THE TAYLOR ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET
  12. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 1/4 INCH OPENINGS AT THE FRONT NORTH DOORS AND THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RODENT PROOF OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET FOR THE TAYLOR ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET.
  13. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. 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
      • OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA (COFFEE STATION AND DISHWASH AREAS) AND IN THE DINING ROOM (AROUND THE BEVERAGE STATION). ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
  15. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  16. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO WATER LINE WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • COOLER THERMOMETERS ARE OBSTRUCTED, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART AND IN A CLEAR VIEW FOR EASY MONITORING.
  17. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • THE BASEBOARDS OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ARE LOOSE-MUST FIX & SEAL ANY GAPS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHROOM MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

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