McDonald's Restaurant
5015 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
Restaurant ZIP 60644 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Nov 13, 2025
McDonald's Restaurant was last inspected on November 13, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
November 13, 2025 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear handsink next to dishwashing area to be slow draining. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed two employees without proper hair restraint. Instructed person in charge to provide hsir restraints to all employees. Person in charge provide hair restraints at time of inspection.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed men's room toilet in need of cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
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 build up in drains under three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 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: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENCER IN DISREPAIR AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR UNINTERRUPTED OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed all beverage dispensing equipment/ cooling units in the front prep area near the through with dried food debris and sticky exterior surfaces. Instructed to clean all surfaces to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spills under drive through pos system where sweet teas are stored. Insrructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed pooling of water in rear storage and grease and food debris build up on floors under fryers. Observed floor drains in need of cleaning throughout the facility.instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during the time of inspection while preparing and serving (chicken, hamburgers, dairy, sliced tomatoes, etc. Instructed to provide at least one cfm on site all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
5 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: Observed card board lining the shelf inside the unit where the fries and hash browns. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.
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 inside of the reach in coolers and frezzers with a build up of food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak from the toilet flushining pipe in the womens toilet room and the bottom of the drain pipe at the mens handwashing sink. Informed they must repair and maintain in good working order.
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: Observed a build up of dirt, grease and food debris under and around all cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. 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
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy build up of grease under the hood ventilation system and filters. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored inside front ice been. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on floor under around and behind cooking equipment in food preparation area. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site nor city of chicago food service sanitation certificate while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served. (eggs,sausages chicken etc). Instructed that certified food manager has to be present at all times when time and temperature control for safety tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment (mini cooler) located in the front behind the registers. Instructed to remove unused equipment off premise.
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 splash on the wall in the kitchen near the meat cooler. Instructed to clean 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 the floor behind the ice machine to have stand still water and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Facility did not provide a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate for employees working on site. Informed owner that once opened, a certified manager with a current city of chicago certificate must be on premises at all times when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are being prepared, handled and/or served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the faucet of the handsink located in the front prep area near the drive-thru window. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak at the base of the handle to the toilet in the men's restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on the ground of the men's restroom due to leak at handle base. Instructed to clean and sanitize the mentioned area.
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 food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep coolers, hot-holding units, prep tables and deep fryers to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.12 (a-d) - observed no paper towel at the hand-sink in the prep area near the drive-thru window. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand soap for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued. See below for citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.11 observed hand-sink in front prep area near the drive-thru window without soap in the soap dispenser. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand soap for the hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-402.12 observed a leak from the faucet of the handsink located in the front prep area near the drive-thru window. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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: 5-501.15(a) - observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing and surrounding area not maintain. Instructed to increase frequency of refuse removal to minimize harborage conditions and trash overflowing. Person in charge corrected the garbage area during the inspection. Must maintain at all times. 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: 6-501.12 - observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep coolers, hot-holding units, prep tables and deep fryers to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.