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MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT

233 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60601 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 2, 2015. The most recent inspection, on October 30, 2019, found no infractions.

2 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: Food source, labelling and allergens, Food temperature control and Pests.

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

  • 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 once on May 31, 2018. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 2, 2015. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • 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 once 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 17 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 31, 2018. 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 11 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on May 31, 2018. 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. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • SPRAY BOTTLE IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, GRAY AND BLACK FILM NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SODA SYRUP S SPILLS BEHIND Co2 CYLINDERS, instructed to clean and maintain.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MISSING HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO POST
  4. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED STANDING WATER BEHIND SODA DISPENSORS. OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Short Form Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Above violation still remaining(Rear storage room(dry storage)shelving/racks had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler door gaskets in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Above violation still remaining( Walk in cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage room(dry storage)shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Above violation still remaining( Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area and under 3 compartment sink need re-grouting.).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Above violation still remaining(Damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced, repaired. Walls by reach in cooler in prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.).
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Above violation still remaining(Missing light shields in rear storage room, shall be provided.).
  6. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage room(dry storage)shelving/racks had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler door gaskets in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Walk in cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage room(dry storage)shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area and under 3 compartment sink need re-grouting.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced, repaired. Walls by reach in cooler in prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Missing light shields in rear storage room, shall be provided.
  7. License Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1467605 ON 7-2-15 NOT CORRECTED. (18)EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE ADJACENT OFFICE. ALSO NOTED 10-12 FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FROZEN DESERT MACHINES AND PREP SURFACES. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE SEATING AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT PRODUCE SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON THE ICE MACHINE AND ALL EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY WATER SUPPLY. FAUCET HANDLES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE DIFFICULT TO USE. MUST PROPERLY LOOSEN FACUET HANDLES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER USE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH RAGS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
  8. License

    9 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF RAW EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.8-63 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE ADJACENT OFFICE. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE NEW COMPANY INFORMATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FROZEN DESERT MACHINES AND PREP SURFACES. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE SEATING AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT PRODUCE SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON THE ICE MACHINE AND ALL EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY WATER SUPPLY. FAUCET HANDLES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE DIFFICULT TO USE. MUST PROPERLY LOOSEN FACUET HANDLES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER USE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH RAGS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

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