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Mc Donalds

5153 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Restaurant ZIP 60651 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Mar 12, 2026

Mc Donalds was last inspected on March 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

March 12, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at the handwashing sinks in the men and women washrooms water temperatures ranging from (57.7f-65.5f). Instructed management handwashing sinks water temperature must be provided of at least 100 f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Instructed management to repair and maintain as required.priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.

      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: Observed ice build up inside the walk-in-freezer on the floor and ceiling. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

      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: Observed water leak at drainpipe at handwashing sink located in the rear prep/dishwashing area.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not washing hands before changing task. Observed a food handler with gloves on wiping down equipment with a wiping cloth in the main prep area and then started to handle food items (two english muffins) with the same gloves. Approximately 2lbs at $5 discarded at this time. Instructed to always wash hands after engaging in activities that contaminate the hands. Priority violation 7-38-010, citation issued

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Upon arrival, i observed no certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times while open and operating. Another manager arrived on site with an original city of chicago food service manager certificate at the end of the walk through of the facility. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed metered faucets at both restroom handwashing sinks provide water for less than 15 seconds before need to reactivate the faucet (flow for approximately 1-2 seconds upon activation). Instructed to repair or replace washroom metered faucets to provide water flow for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors and floor drain beneath beverage machine in the drive-thru area to be soiled with fried food debris, spilled beverages, and other soils. Instructed to clean floors and floor-mounted drains at adequate frequency to prevent build up of spills and soils and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  5. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water throughout establishment. Found improper hot water temperature at hand washing sink in front near drive thru at 86.5f, hot water temperature at hand washing sink in rear found at 88.5f, hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink found at 95.7f, hot water temperature at hand sink in women's bathroom found at 86.5f and hot water temperature at hand sink in men's bathroom found at 88.3f. Found proper hot water temperature at hand washing sink in front near drive thru at 100.5f, hot water temperature at hand washing sink in rear found at 99.5f, hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink found at 110.7f, hot water temperature at hand sink in women's bathroom found at 99.5f and hot water temperature at hand sink in men's bathroom found at 100.3f. Instructed manager proper hot water temperature at hand washing sinks must be at a minimum of 100.0f or higher through a…

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

  6. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink front prep area rendered inaccessible by bag of creamer container being placed inside it. Instructed to maintain all exposed hand washing sinks open and accessible for hand washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the lower reach in coolers throughout facility with a build up of dirt and food debris, the lower cooler in the front at the coffee area with milk spillage, instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped (such as chicken). Instructed must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped/served. Instructed must post a valid city of chicago food sanitation manager certification in plain view of customers at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the lower reach in coolers throughout facility with a build up of dirt and food debris, the lower cooler in the front at the coffee area with milk spillage, instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors and walls under the cooking and non cooking equipment with a build up of dust, dirt, grease and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the sweet tea machine located at the drive thru window leaking from spout onto counter and floor. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order, clean and sanitize area as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hood ventilation filters and hood unit with a build up of grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hands wahing signs in toilet rooms, instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No refrigeration thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

  9. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of the reach cooler underneath the coffee station and the inside of the rear prep cooler are dirty. Must clean to remove spills.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted the faucet & sprayer on the 3 comp sink with leaks. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning to remove spills, debris and/or grease in the following areas: front prep area, dish washing area and in the rear storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: : 2-201.11 observed no employee health policy on site.instructed management to create a employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issue

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean-up schedule on site.instructed management to create a clean up schedule. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa100-0367 observed no allergen training certificate on site.instructed management to get a allergen certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean-up schedule on site.instructed management to create a clean up schedule. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed employees in front and mangers not wearing hair net nor hats during cooking, prepping,serving the public.inst must wear in the main kitchen in the front serving area or when handing food.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa100-0367 observed no allergen training certificate on site.instructed management to get a allergen certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  13. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of deep fat fryer cabinets greasy. Instructed management to clean interior of deep fat fryer cabinets. Interior of counter refrigerator with spilled milk inside refrigerator and exterior of shake/ice cream machine with food particulates on exterior of machine.instructed management to clean refrigerator and shake/ice cream machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors at wallbase around legs of dry storage shelving at the rear dirty.instructed management to clean this area.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.