McDonalds
5624 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60644
Restaurant ZIP 60644 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Aug 19, 2025
McDonalds was last inspected on August 19, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
August 19, 2025 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Oberved build up in floor drain in rear area under three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food debris accumulated under heavy fryer equipment throughout prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain free of buildup.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and coffee creamer cups built up inside floor drains near 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed manager with no hair restraint in the front food prep area. Instructed manager that all persons in food prep areas must wear hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloth laying on the counter of the mcafee drink station in the front. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of the 2 door freezer in the kitchen food prep where the breaded food is stored. Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the one door reach in milk cooler in drive-thru in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in the women restroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacles.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excess clutter and unused equipment (ice machine, coolers, and fryers) stored in the rear near the back door and three compartment sink. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floor behind the slushy machine in front near the cash registers. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the wall behind the orange juice machine in the drive-thru area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning behind and around cooking equipment to remove spills, grease and debris.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the prep coolers and freezers in the front prep area to remove spills and debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning behind and around cooking equipment to remove spills, grease and debris.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the prep area,along wall base and corners
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors under grill, under equipment at beverage station, under large ice machine and under syrup boxes for soda.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: A light amount of dust was observed on the ceiling vents in the kitchen; clean vents where needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No cold running water at the exposed handsink in the prep area by the managers office; must restore cold running water to this sink. (an additional handsink is located in the front beverage area accessible to the food handlers on the food line).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for all reach in coolers in food prep area. Some were missing and others were not working.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Large hole in ceiling over the soda fountain. Instructed to replace ceiling tile.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Closet in rear has excess items on floor. Instructed to remove unnecessary items and lift six inches off floor.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under and behind equipment thru-out premises.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at hand sink near office& faucet at 3- comp sink.
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation from report #1170422 8/21/12 #18 not corrected.still finding evidence of more than 20 live house flies flying around ,on light fixtures ,walls & ceilings, window sills in dining area & prep area,dish washing area & dry food storage area.also more than 30 live drain flies on ceilings & walls in dining area,soda station in dining area & drive thru.emergency door not tight fitting along bottom & door lock of same & dry food storage door.door sweeps are being adjusted at this time & lock being repaired.pest control has been called & arrived on site.(critical 7-42-090).
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Violation not corrected see violation #14.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SALAD PREP COOLER,4- DOOR COOLER,MISSING & LOOSE HANDLE ON UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS,FRYERS,FILTER,GRILLS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER GRILLS & FRYERS & ALONG WALL BASES & IN WALK IN FREEZER UNDER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & GROUT FLOOR AT DRIVE THRU AT SODA AREA & UNDER 3- COMP SINK & CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED & MISSING WALLBASE TILES & SEAL ALSO.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN MOP SINK CLOSET
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK NEAR OFFICE& FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLOSETS
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOP FROM INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE TO A CLEAN CONTAINER
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical11 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine in use and not properly sanitizing at 0 p.p.m. At this time.a held for inspection tag placed on unit once repaired fax letter to (312)746-4240.must use 3- compartment sink to wash,rinse & sanitize multiuse utensils.(critical 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of more than 15-20 live house flies flying throughout premises & more than 10 live drain flies on wall & counter top at self service drink station in dining area.also main entry door,emergency door & lock,side door & rear door is rusted out & not rodent proofed.must rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/21/12,(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: Observed no previous summary report posted & visible to view to all customers.gave a new summary report to post & view at this time.(serious 7-42-010b).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on salad prep cooler,4- door cooler,missing & loose handle on upright freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease & food debri from window sills,fryers,filter,grills,ice dispenser on soda machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean heavy grease build up on floor under grills & fryers & along wall bases & in walk in freezer under shelving units.must repair or replace damaged floor tiles & grout floor at drive thru at soda area & under 3- comp sink & clean floor drains throughout.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace hole in ceiling in men's toilet room,damaged & missing wallbase tiles & seal also.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light bulb in mop sink closet.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at hand sink near office& faucet at 3- comp sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for all cold holding units
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate & organize articles off of floor & away from walls in closets.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove ice scoop from inside of ice machine to a clean container.
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Pass
Recent Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace damaged panel inside front counter storage area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean floor in storage closets
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Must provide additional space to store employees personal items
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must clean and better organize all storage closets
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED PANEL INSIDE FRONT COUNTER STORAGE AREA
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSETS
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Must provide additional space to store employees personal items
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE CLOSETS
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