McDonald's
3867 S Archer AVE, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Sep 18, 2026
McDonald's was last inspected on September 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
September 18, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
5 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening at base of northeast side dining room front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: unable to locate backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on ice machine so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed cracked and damaged left light shield in walk in freezer. Instructed to replace said light shield in walk in freezer and maintain.
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: 6-501.12: observed ice buildup on left condensor line in walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice from said condensor line in walk in freezer and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed non working middle light in walk in freezer. Instructed to repair or replace said non working light in walk in freezer and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink not maintained in beverage prep area. Observed sensor on faucet which turns water on and off at handwashing sink not working preventing employees from washing hands at handwashing sink in beverage prep area. Instructed handwashing sinks shall be maintained so that they are accessible at all times for employee use. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of northeast side dining room front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on ice machine so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpsters used for recycling overflowing with cardboard and unable to be closed to prevent pest from entering dumpster. Instructed manager to keep dumpster lids closed, instructed refuse and recyclables shall be stored in receptacles so that they are inaccessible to insects or rodents. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b) citation issued
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup on left condensor line in walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice from said condensor line in walk in freezer and maintain.
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 cracked and damaged left light shield in walk in freezer. Instructed to replace said light shield in walk in freezer and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed non working middle light in walk in freezer. Instructed to repair or replace said non working light in walk in freezer and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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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 build of debris in technology closet on floor. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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: Leak at interior of iced beverage cooler causing excessive liquid accumulation on bottom interior. Instd to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Handwash sink in rear of prep area slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Worn grout lines around floor tiles through out premises in both prep and warewashing areas causing excessive liquid accumulation in lines. Instd to re grout and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwash sink in rear warewashing area where 3-compartment sink and warewashing machine located. Instd to provide a handwash sink with hot/cold running water under city pressure. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Chemical sanitization warewash machine unable to sanitize, 0 ppm of chlorine after tested. Warewash machine being used without sanitizer. Citation issued 7-38-025 priority.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Worn grout lines around floor tiles through out rear warewashing area. Instd to re grout and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 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: Interior bottom of salad cooler and top exterior of soft serve machine not clean. Clean same and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Heavy leak at sprayer at 3-compartment sink and at rear utility sink faucet. Missing faucet handle at utility sink. Repair same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings (freezer jackets) improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 900 sandwich buns within plastic on racks stored next to chemicals and across from 3 compartment sink in ware-washing area. Wash water from 3 compartment sink was observed on the outer packages of sandwich buns. Management was instructed to move buns to a safe area away from chemicals and 3 compartment sink. Management was also instructed to not store any food product within chemical storage area or ware-washing area. Serious violation 7-38-005 (a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Observed long handled spoons used to stir ice coffee drinks stored improperly. Store all long handled spoons inverted to prevent contamination.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed mop sink unclean with excessive buildup on interior and exterior or mop sink. Instructed to clean and maintain mop sink in a sanitary condition.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
4 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: Interior bottom of cabinets under ketchup/bbq sauce condiment station not clean, exceessive food spills. Instd to clean same. Orange juice beverage stations, nozzles, and all attached hardware needs detailed cleaning.
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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: Fan covers and ceiling of walk-in cooler with dust accumulation. Lightshields in prep area not clean. Clean same and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Cracked lightshield in prep area. Replace same
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Heavy leak at 3-compartment sink faucet, wrapped in cloth. Repair same
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained. Overflowing dumpsters , lids unable to close. Missing lids on one dumpster in use. Instd to keep area clean and have all dumpsters with tight fitting lids and able to close. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of cabinets under ketchup/bbq sauce condiment station not clean, exceessive food spills. Instd to clean same. Orange juice beverage stations, nozzles, and all attached hardware needs detailed cleaning.
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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: Fan covers and ceiling of walk-in cooler with dust accumulation. Lightshields in prep area not clean. Clean same and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Cracked lightshield in prep area. Replace same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Heavy leak at 3-compartment sink faucet, wrapped in cloth. Repair same.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 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: Clean all the cooking equipment,cabinets, storage shelves, pop machine and nozzles,
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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 the floors in the prep aera and in the food store room along the walls and in the corners and under the heavy equipment has grease buildup.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Clean the vents in the rear area some are dusty.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Some employees are not wearing restraints. Instructed to wear hats, caps or hair nets.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Short Form 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: Clean the all the fryers and cabinets underneath has grease buildup. Clean the cabinets under the pop machine also.
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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 the floor under the fryers thick with grease buildup. Pooling water in underneath the storage shelves in the back store room. Keep all fooor areas clean and dry so no source for insect breeding. Clean all floor drains throughout premises.
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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: Clean the fryers south walls and cabinets under the two pop machines.
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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: Clean the ceiling vents in the mens and womens toilet rooms above each toilet has dust buildup on them.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
5 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: Interior panels of ice machine and also at beverage stations not clean, lime build-up. Clean same and maintain. Condensor line leaking in cooler. Repair same
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The following food and non-food contact equipment thru-out not clean, excessive food debris: interior bottom of fryers, exterior/interior of coolers including handles, rubber gaskets. Countertops and surfaces thru-out coffee and ice cream station, countertop underneath beverage containers in rear, cabinets under beverage station in dining areas, biscuit ovens, all rolling carts, legs, wheels of all equipment, and storage racks in rear. Instd to clean and maintain
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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: Floor thru-out premises under and behind heavy equipment not clean, food debris. Standing water noted by washing machine and 3-compartment sink. Instd to keep clean and dry.
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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: Lightshields thru-out rear not clean. Clean same. Clean wall behind 3-compartment sink, free of debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter/unnecessary articles stored on floor next to walk-in cooler. Instd to remove any unused articles and organize same area.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed eggs on countertop at improper holding temperature of 58.9f. Instd to maintain cold foods at 40f or below at all times. Mgr discarded and denature 16 eggs (approx 1lb) value $10.00 citation issued 7-38-005a critical.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exposed handsinks not maintained or accessible. Rear exposed handsink unable to drain, standing water in basin. Front handsink with towels, spoons, pennies in sink. Mgr removed articles from sink and repaired rear sink. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed 5 containers of iced tea stored on floor in walk-in cooler, not protected during storage. Instd to store properly. Citation issued 7-38-005a serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Interior panels of ice machine and also at beverage stations not clean, lime build-up. Clean same and maintain. Condensor line leaking in cooler. Repair same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The following food and non-food contact equipment thru-out not clean, excessive food debris: interior bottom of fryers, exterior/interior of coolers including handles, rubber gaskets. Countertops thru-out coffee and ice cream station, countertop underneath beverage containers in rear, cabinets under beverage station in dining areas, storage racks in rear. Instd to clean and maintain.
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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: Floor thru-out premises under and behind heavy equipment not clean, food debris. Standing water noted by washing machine and 3-compartment sink. Instd to keep clean and dry.
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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: Lightshields thru-out rear not clean. Clean same. Clean wall behind 3-compartment sink, free of debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter/unnecessary articles stored on floor next to walk-in cooler. Instd to remove any unused articles and organize same area.
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