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MCDONALDS RESTAURANT

119 N WABASH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60602 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MCDONALDS RESTAURANT has been inspected 19 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 6, 2014. The most recent inspection, on October 31, 2024, found no infractions.

5 of 19 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food source, labelling and allergens 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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 25, 2022. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 29, 2022. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 January 6, 2021. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 April 24, 2017. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • 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 15 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on December 29, 2023. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

19 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Found trash and food debris under front service line, Instructed to clean and maintain.
  3. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED BIN IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  4. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED LIQUID SOAP OUT OF THE CONTAINER AND IN A CUP WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL EVERYTHING THAT COMES OUT OF ITS CONTAINER
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 3-comp sink faucet not maintained, stripped knob on the hot water side, instructed to repair and maintain.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • WALK-IN COOLER THERMOMETER STORED NEXT TO COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND 3 COMP SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA SLOW DRAINING MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT NEAR GREASE TRAP. FOUND FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING/ WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER DISPOSAL AT 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK, AND GREASE TRAP. WASTE WATER AND DEBRIS BACKS UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THE SINK BASIN AND POOLS IN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED OVERFLOW OF WATER FROM GREASE TRAP DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE. NO OTHER WAREWASHING FEATURES AVAILABLE ON SITE. PLUMBER ON SITE AND UNABLE TO CORRECT PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT AREA.
  9. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS AND PANS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED LOOSE DEBRIS ON THE SINK COUNTER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL/FLOOR BASE TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND NEAR 3-COMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  10. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS AND PANS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL/FLOOR BASE TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND NEAR 3-COMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14. NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • 5-403.12. CONDENSATION WATER FREEZING IN WALK-IN FREEZER BUILDING UP ON SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATION.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-501.14 INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  12. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • OBSERVED CUSTOMER RESTROOMS CLOSED DURING THE INSPECTION DUE TO THE TOILETS BACKING UP AND SPILLING WASTE WATER ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FOR CUSTOMERS RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESS WATER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING NEXT TO THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
  14. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found some food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, must properly date food items in reach in cooler.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Caulk around exposed hand sink in first prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of coffee, frappe station not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under coffee station/frappe station not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)Floors in rear kitchen areas, and by 3 compartment sink needs re-grouting.
  15. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks of reach in cooler not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, grease trap not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen prep area, and by 3 compartment sink need re-grouting.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced. Leaking pipe by hot water heater, shall be repaired/replaced.
  16. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE LARGE COKE TANKS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO LEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
  17. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE HAND DRYING DEVICE LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE CUSTOMER MEN'S RESTROOM. RESTROOM HAS 2 HAND DRYING DEVICES. THE HAND DRYING DEVICE ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE IS WORKING AT THIS TIME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN DRY THE FLOOR CORNERS IN FRONT OF THE CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. FOUND GRIMMY POOLING WATER AT ABOVE STATED AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE SODA SYRUP BOX AREA TO REMOVE SYRUP STAINS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR DIFFICULT TO OPEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK AT THE COMPARTMENT ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. MUST REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
  18. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  19. License

    0 infractions

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