McDonald's
4158 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Aug 17, 2026
McDonald's was last inspected on August 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
August 17, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop holder not clean at the bottom, instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed happy meal boxes stored on floor in rear storage/drive through window. Instructed to store properly at least 6 inches off floor to prevent possible contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed all cooling units and beverage equipment stored in front prep area with heavy syrup, and other dried food debris on internal and external surfaces. Instructed 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 grease on floor under heavy frying equipment. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain free of buildup,
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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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: Instructed to clean the floor under the grill area and behind the ice machine. Instructed to clean the floor drains under the sinks where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under and around the following equipment: fryers where french fries are cooked, grill area, hot water tank area and behind large ice machine. Observed dust on some ceiling vents in kitchen and storage area behind kitchen clean vents to remove dust.
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: The person in charge has no city of chicago food service managers certificate; must obtain and keep on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
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: No handwash signage at handwashing sinks in kitchen or washrooms as required; must provide signage at all handwashing sinks.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under and around the following equipment: fryers where french fries are cooked, grill area, hot water tank area and behind large ice machine. Observed dust on some ceiling vents in kitchen and storage area behind kitchen; clean vents to remove dust.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-403.12. Observed pooling water in several areas of rear of kitchen. Instructed must keep floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 Observed excessive clutter stored directly on floors of 2 closets in rear of kitchen. Must organize all clutter, store items minimum of 6 inches above the floor. Must detail clean floors. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: 7-42-010(b) Observed most recent inspection report summary (2018) not posted in plain view of customers (2017 summary posted). Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of customers. Operator corrected during inspection.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.