Closed

McDONALD'S

23 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60603

Restaurant ZIP 60603 Risk 2 (Medium)

Out of business · as of Jul 29, 2025

McDONALD'S was last inspected on July 29, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

July 29, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulb in basement freezer. Instructed to replace

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found food handlers on site without food handler training. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Burnt light bulbs in basement's walk-in freezer, instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED FLOOR GROUT MISSING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES, WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND PINDING WATER IN FRONT OF THE McCAFE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR GROUT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled and damp wiping cloths on counters. Instructed to store them in sanitizer.

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Ice buckets stored on floor, instructed to store off floor in a clean area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: dust build on light fixture above food prep area, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: improper hair restraint for food handlers, instructed to provide.

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Interior piping of fryer machines, east and west side of kitchen, at fry station have excessive grease buildup. Must clean and maintain. Detail clean and sanitize cup holder dispenser across from cash register to remove black grime in between rims. Also must remove caked on sugar/creamer residue at counter top above stated area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must repair broken or missing floor tiles in downstairs dry storage room, infront of storage shelves. Must clean and maintain floors under all cooking equipment, specifically under fryers and grill on east side of kitchen. Floor vents in dining at heating units must be cleaned of all food debri and dust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Baseboards behind fryers have excessive grease buildup and dust. Must clean and maintain throughout. Must clean and maintain all stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Must remove and clean both exhaust vent covers in mens and womens restroom. Must clean and remove dust at vents near soda dispensing machine in the customer dining area. Must repair/replace walls with exposed insulation and holes, so as to be smooth and easily cleanable; must repair/replace all ceiling tiles that are missing or in poor condition in hallway from elevator to lower level dry storage room. Must repair hanging electrical outlet behind soft serve ice cream machine.

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Damaged section of insulation inside walk-in cooler causing condensation. Instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Bottom shelf of reach-in freezer not clean, rubber gaskets not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Food, grease and syrup spills behind prep areas, under soda front soda station, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: One light inside reach in freezer not shielded, ijnstructed to shield.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inaccurate refrigeration thermometer inside walk-in cooler, instructed to replace and maintain.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize all drink dispensers at mccafe station to remove food splashes and debris. Must clean and sanitize interior of deep fryers to remove excessive grease build up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor in front of rear mop sink and in front of 3comp sink area. Must clean and sanitize all floor drains on premises.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SODA SPILLS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SOFT DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES AT COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

  12. Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSTALLED IN THE WARMEST PART OF THE COOLER.

More in ZIP 60603

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.