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MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS

2525 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS has been inspected 21 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 5, 2010. The most recent inspection, on June 19, 2019, found no infractions.

5 of 21 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 Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 2, 2018. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 August 2, 2018. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • 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 24 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on December 28, 2017. 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 21 times across 16 separate inspections, most recently on April 3, 2019. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on August 2, 2018. For example: ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

21 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE.
  4. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED 13 EGGS IN CARTON ON SHELF UNDER COUNTER IN PREP AREA AT 63.5 F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • NOTED WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F DEGREES OR LOWER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON VARIOUS COUNTERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS, AND UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER SLIDING STORAGE RACKS AT REAR.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
  5. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES AT THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT CEILING OF WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER OF DEBRIS, AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. STANDING WATER BEHIND ICE MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT CEILING OF WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
  7. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINES; REMOVE STANDING WATER. SOME GREASE OBSERVED ON FLOOR AROUND THE FRYERS; CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE. ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH SINKS NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SOME BROKEN AND LOOSE WALL TILE FOUND IN ONE STALL IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; REPAIR/REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
  8. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • STANDING WATER BEHIND ICE MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • WEAK WATER PREUSSURE AT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
  9. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  10. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR BROKEN TILE AT LOWER WALL BASE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. (NEW TILE OBSERVED THAT VERIFIES IT WAS CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION THAT HAVE NOW BEEN CRACKED AGAIN FROM CART THAT FOOD IS CARRIED INTO WALK-IN UNIT ON).
  11. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUBBER GASKET AT FOUR DOOR SALAD COOLER DOOR ON THE BOTTOM LEFT AND FREEZER UNIT ACROSS FROM IT NEED REPLACING. GASKETS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING AND ALLOWING AIR TO ESCAPE FROM UNITS. UNITS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: UPPER AND LOWER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND FOOD CRUMBS, VENTS ABOVE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT. CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND ICE MACHINES, IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, UNDER BEVERAGE STATION IN FRONT AREA, IN REAR STORAGE UNDER SHELVES AND BEHIND WASHING MACHINE, TANKS, ETC.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CRACKED LOWER WALL TILE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER; REPLACE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER AT TWO DOOR COOLER AT ICE TEA PREP STATION.
  12. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  13. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  14. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. CLEAN UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS ETC.. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  15. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. CLEAN UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS ETC.. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  16. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN FRONT PREP AND DRIVE THRU AREAS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT OF OFFICE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT-REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE SPILLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REGROUT FLOORS UNDER 3-COMP., REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
  17. Short Form Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Inspector Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORE PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND INTERIOR OF COFFEE CABINET NOT CLEAN AT FRONT OF PREMISES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: FOUND VACUUM BREAKER NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT MOP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: FOUND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
  18. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORE PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND VACUUM BREAKER NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT MOP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
  19. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  20. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE STAINS AND OR REPLACE STAINED INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE.
    • 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. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT ONE COMPARTMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS
  21. License

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER, PROVIDE SHELVES/RACKS FOR STOCK ITEMS AT REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND AREA. REMOVE STAINS AND OR REPLACE STAINED INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE. REPAIR EXPRESSO/HOT CHOCOLATE UNIT-NOT USED AT THIS TIME AND OR REMOVE SAME. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AT CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER AT PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF FRYERS,BEVERAGE NOZZLES, REACH-IN FREEZER UNIT AT PREP AREA, UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
    • 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. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE AREA, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEVERAGE UNITS. REMOVE RUST BUILDUP AT FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND BUILDUP BEHIND EQUIPMENT. REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY REAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO STORAGE CLOSET. BUILDUP THRESHOLD AT REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR IN DINING AREA.
    • 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. REPLACE CEILING PANELS IN POOR REPAIR, CLEAN SOILED CEILING PANELS, VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS AND REAR AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING, WIRES, AND CONDUITS UNDER SINKS AT WALL, AT CEILING BY SODA SYRUP LINES/HOT WATER TANK UNIT, AND AT CEILING IN PREP AREAS. CLEAN FOOD SPILLS, DUST AT CEILING PANELS IN PREP AREA AND WALL AT REAR HAND WASH SINK. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS FROM CEILING PANEL BORDERS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP AREAS, AND STORAGE AREA. REPAIR CRACKED WALL BASE TILE NEXT TO EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. REMOVE STAINS AT WALLS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE. RE-CAULK AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS. REPLACE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UTILITY SINK CLOSET.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKS UNDER DISHMACHINE AND AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR AREA, REMOVE SPILLS FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE/WASTE GREASE AREA, PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT, INVERT MOP HEADS, PROVIDE HOOKS IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET TO ELEVATE SAID ITEMS.

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