Pass

McDONALD'S

3154 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant ZIP 60625 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Jun 12, 2026

McDONALD'S was last inspected on June 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

June 12, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Regrout the floor tiles in front of the 2-drawer cooler in the front of the food prep area.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted some interior areas of the front prep ice machine including the ice shoot in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted piled plastic pallets inside the garbage corral. Instructed to remove to prevent pest harboring.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted missing and damaged baseboard coving and missing tile grout under the three compartment sink. Instructed to replace/repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors under the rear dry storage with spilled de-icer salt, dirt and paper debris. Instructed 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: Soiled mop heads must be stored inverted in the utility service sink between use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted personal belongings being stored in several food prep areas. Management removed during the inspection.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste water being improperly disposed to floor. When 3 compartment sink is drained floor drain floods causing water to over flow from floor well to floor before going back down. Instructed manager to ensure waste water is adequately disposed. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected within specified time frame. Report #2566461 dated november 3rd 2022 instructed facility to provide covered receptacles in women's toilet room by february 3rd 2023. Observed receptacles in women's toilet room with no lid. Instructed manager to provide lids. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsinks inside men and women's washroom.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly extend drainpipe onto floor drain to prevent water spillage on floor underneath 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Women's toilet room receptacle must be covered. Instructed to provide lid/cover.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Repair the leak under the power wash compartment of the 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2385653 on 8/4/20 not corrected: 51 - backflow prevention device not located at new installed ice machine. Must install backflow prevention device or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  6. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility missing employee hand washing signage when returning to work from restroom. Informed person in charge to obtain and maintain signage

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn rubber gasket on door to reach in cooler in rear storage area . Instructed to repair and/or replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at new installed ice machine and . Must install backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  7. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that employee wore watches and bracelets on hands while working with food.must remove all jewelry except plain wedding band from hands while working with exposed food

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine and cappuccino/espresso machine. Must install so backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in lady's bathroom

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that employee wore watches and bracelets on hands while working with food.must remove all jewelry except plain wedding band from hands while working with exposed food

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn rubber gasket on door to walk in cooler in rear storage area cooler. Instructed to repair and/or replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine and cappuccino/espresso machine. Must install so backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in lady's bathroom

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  9. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention device not located at ice machine. Must install so back flow prevention devices may be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles at rear customer dining area near the wash rooms and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide food handler training certificates for food employees and maintain as required.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker,dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption". Management was instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued. Management corrected on site at this time(cos).

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace worned out caulk above along the dish washing 3 compartment sink area and maintain to smooth,easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention device not located at ice machine. Must install so back flow prevention devices may be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found outside garbage dumpsters not maintained observed damaged lids 4-5 inch holes at corners and on center of lid.instructed to repair/replace mentioned garbage dumpster lids to prevent food source for pests and to maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b),citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize rear employee closet area and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles at rear customer dining area near the wash rooms and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal noticeable openings on ceiling around electrical pipes located in rear hot water tank area and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide food handler training certificates for food employees and maintain as required.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  11. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must re caulk along the walls of the 3 compt sink (caulk worn with black moldy like substance).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior panel inside the lower compartment of the ice maker below the lid and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must seal the gap around the pipes and conduits on the rear storage area and maintain. Filter on the hood of the deep fryer with grease and dust build-up. Must clean, remove dust and grease.

  12. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must re caulk along the walls of the 3 compt sink (caulk worn with black moldy like substance).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior panel inside the lower compartment of the ice maker below the lid and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must seal the gap around the pipes and conduits on the rear storage area and maintain. Filter on the hood of the deep fryer with grease and dust build-up. Must clean, remove dust and grease.

  13. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperatures inside the salad 2 door cooler at main line prep area. Observed grilled onions at 45.0f,canadian sliced ham at 44.0f.instructed manager, potentially hazardous foods must maintain cold holding temperature of 40f or below and hot holding temperature of 140f or above. Manager voluntarily discarded the said food products. Total dollar value $5.00 as stated per manager,total weight 5 lbs.critical violation 7-38-005 (a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary was not displayed for the public to view (summary report was in rear office).today's inspection report summary was posted it in view of all customers at this time of inspection. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair gasket at the bottom door for the salad cooler at rear main line prep area and replace black worned out caulk around the fountain drink station at the customer dining area.also,raw wooden shelving at rear dry storage area must be sealed using a non-toxic finish and remove cardboard liners in same area and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following not clean- observed food build up on interiors of coolers by the coffee station at front prep area,and interior bottom compartment of frozen dessert ice cream unit,fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler/freezer,knozzles/drip tray and interior bottom compartments at customer fountain drink station. Instructed manager to clean in detail and maintain equipments.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors along walls and in all corners and behind the rear hot water tank location and provide missing floor grouting beneath the rear dry storage shelvings near the front of walk-in-cooler and around the floor drain area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings on lower wall behind the hot water tank location and food ketchup spills on lower wall behind the rear dry storage shelvings. Instructed to seal openings and clean and sanitize walls were noted to manager and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Stock items at the drive –thru area must be elevated at least 6” inches off the floor and way from the wall and detail clean and organize employee storage room and mop sink closet and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food managers and some food handlers not wearing hair restraints at this time of inspection. Instructed to wear hair restraints when working around open foods in prep areas and maintain (hats,hairnets, caps etc).

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 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 dirt and debris on the floor around the boxed soda. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles throughout the dining room. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed a small leak from the sprayer faucet used to clean the top loading dessert machine. Also observed a small leak at the compressor in the back near the boxed soda. Instructed facility to repair and maintain all. Observed the urinal close to the toilet not in working order. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  15. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  16. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No exposed hand sink at front prep area, where coffee, smoothies, oat meals and milk shakes are made and served, additional exposed hand sinks approx., 15-20 feet away, instructed to install exposed hand sink, no citation issued at this time of inspection,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors not clean, instructed to detail clean daily, under, behind equipment, and in corners of all floor surfaces

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.