Mc Donald's
6720 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Nov 3, 2025
Mc Donald's was last inspected on November 3, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
November 3, 2025 · Short Form Complaint
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at handwash sink in mens toilet room. Inst to obtai signage and maintain
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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: Black mold like substance at wall above 3-compartment sink. Instd to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(a)- excessive dust, and construction debris noted on all surfaces of beverage machines (coffee, juice, soda, etc) and multi use dispensing utensils due to active construction in lobby and without proper barrier. Instd to clean and sanitize all and provide proper barrier. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Premises has part of a health policy, instructed to provide a written health policy, train employes and keep a record of trained employees. Priority foundation,no citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed tray of eggs at 56.9f in reach in cooler and container of sliced tomatoes at 47.9f at cold holding unit line. All product discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 5lbs $20 value. Critical violation 7-38-005a.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Coffee and beverage station near drive thru not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles in rear by hot water tank. Instd to replace.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: soda dispensor nozzles, drip trays, lid holder, interior and exterior of storage cabinets, ketchup dispensor, and all drink dispensors to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain clean at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning in corners, under equipment, under storage shelves and behind garbage cans. Must clean to remove build up and must keep dry. Floors in mop area in need of regrouting. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls in prep areas in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Ceiling in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All floor drains in need of cleaning to remove debris and standing water. Must clean and maintain.
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observered 20-25 live flies at self service beverage station, on walls and ceiling. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all areas and contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: soda dispensor nozzles, drip trays, lid holder, interior and exterior of storage cabinets, ketchup dispensor, and all drink dispensors to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain clean at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning in corners, under equipment, under storage shelves and behind garbage cans. Must clean to remove build up and must keep dry. Floors in mop area in need of regrouting. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls in prep areas in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Ceiling in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All floor drains in need of cleaning to remove debris and standing water. Must clean and maintain.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food spills, interior of ice machine in need of cleaning, side of all cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove grease build up, and all drink dispensors in need of detail cleaning to remove buuld up. Must clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in storage area in need of cleaning at waste pipe area and drain line near soda box station and at fryers to remove all grease. Must clean and maintain.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food spills, interior of ice machine in need of cleaning, side of all cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove grease build up, and all drink dispensors in need of detail cleaning to remove buuld up. Must clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in storage area in need of cleaning at waste pipe area and drain line near soda box station and at fryers to remove all grease. Must clean and maintain.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food spills, interior of ice machine in need of cleaning, side of all cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove grease build up, and all drink dispensors in need of detail cleaning to remove buuld up. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in storage area in need of cleaning at waste pipe area and drain line near soda box station and at fryers to remove all grease. Must clean and maintain.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the front café/drive thru area counter drip tray's not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean interior of the 2 door freezer,and biscuit freezer.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Replace worn caulking with black substance at base of 3-compartment sink and wall.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Fan covers of walk-in cooler with dust accumulation. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: FOUND THE FOLLOWING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 50 EGGS, 4 CARTONS OF LIQUID EGGS, AND 36 READY TO EAT PANCAKES. 49.3 - 52.5 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT WAS ON A CART TO BE PUT IN LARGE WALK IN COOLER. ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $17.21 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(a) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on reach in freezers in need of replacing, worn, torn. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Interior of fry freezer with excessive ice build-up. Remove excessive ice.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Smoothie machine, exterior/interior of hamburger freezer, and exterior of condiment machine at front counter not clean. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean nozzles of all drink dispensors. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in corners and under equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Replace missing ceiling tiles in rear around pipes by washing machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leaks at mop sink and main drink (box holder)in need of repair. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer at front milk/yogurt cooler.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Interior of fry freezer with excessive ice build-up. Remove excessive ice.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Smoothie machine, exterior/interior of hamburger freezer, and exterior of condiment machine at front counter not clean. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Replace missing ceiling tiles in rear around pipes by washing machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer at front milk/yogurt cooler.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Ceilings thru-out prep area not clean, food splashes/debris. Clean same.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. Cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with black moldy substance dripping on ice. Instd to clean and maintain same. All ice disposed of at this time. Citation issued 7-38-005a critical
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Rear exposed handsink not accesible or convenient, no water, inoperable with equipment in sink. Instd to maintain and keep accessible. Instd to use exposed handsink in front prep area until repaired. Citation issued 7-38-030 serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Exterior of soft serve machine not clean. Clean same. Interior bottom of cabinets underneath beverage station not clean. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Ceiling thru-out prep area not clean, food splashes/debris. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace missing lightshield in rear.
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