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EAT

Mc Donalds

3560 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · Medium risk
EAT
99/100

Strong record across 18 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
18
14 passed
Last Inspected
2024-11-01
Pass Rate
78%
1 failure
Score
99/100
EAT
14 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-11-01
Failed 1 inspection (2011)
Sanitation issues found across 24 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 24×
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
2024-11-01 Pass Complaint
3
minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIOMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM IN BASMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

2024-07-25 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2023-11-22 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2022-05-09 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2021-11-19 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2020-12-01 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER AND DRIED LEAVES ON GROUND.

2019-01-25 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DIPLAYED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT 1:55 P.M. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ARRIVED AT 2:50 P.M. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BACK DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THE OPENING/ENTRYWAY (FROM CUSTOMER AREA)TO FOOD PREP AREA, AT 57 INCHES. ENTRYWAYS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 36 INCHES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE BARRIER.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MANAGERS IN PREP AREA WORKING WITH FOOD WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO ANYONE WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA.

critical Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SEWAGE PIPES IN BASEMENT OVER SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS (BIG MAC CONTAINER, FOOD SERVICE CUPS) . UTENSILS AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED WHERE THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SINGLE USE ARTICLES F...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP BETWEEN GRILLS. NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT FREE OF AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, DUST , DIRT AND OIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE TO EMPTY RECEPTACLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. PREMISES MUST BE FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. CLUTTER PROMOTES PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OUT OF SERVICE ICE CREAM MACHINE NEAR DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REMOVE.

2017-03-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE FOR THE CUSTOMER,FROM REPORT #1609267 DATED 1/5/16. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). ISSUED A NEW SUMMARY REPORT TO POST.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE LID TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM ANY CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE FC-1 COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

2016-01-05 Pass Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CERAMIC FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING VENT COVERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR BUN STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE ABOVE THE ICE CREAM MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. LEAK UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO FLOOR AND LEAK FROM CEILING PIPING IN BASEMENT NEXT TO THE TOWEL WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR ALL

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BROKEN/INOPERABLE EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS.

2015-12-11 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CERAMIC FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING VENT COVERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR BUN STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE ABOVE THE ICE CREAM MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. LEAK UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO FLOOR AND LEAK FROM CEILING PIPING IN BASEMENT NEXT TO THE TOWEL WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR ALL.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BROKEN/INOPERABLE EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS.

2014-07-29 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH GRILL AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

2013-03-07 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING WALL PAPER ON SOUTH WALL, NEAR COKE MACHINE, IN DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR.GRAFFITI ON MEN TOILET ROOM . MUST REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION COVERS IN MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST CLEAN VENTS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS PROVIDED IN WALK IN BASEMENT WALK COOLER AND FREEZER .MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

BASEMENT STORAGE ,UNDER STAIRS, HAVE CLUTTER AND BOXES ON FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND BOXES OFF FLOOR.

2011-09-12 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. 1 BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD IN STORAGE BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED

2011-07-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-07-08 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUN...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR DINING AREA WITH TINY HOLES,MUST SEAL HOLES AND FIXED LOOSE TILES

2011-03-15 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUN...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN BASEMENT ON ALL CORNERS UNDER SHELVES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,MUST BE REPLACED

2010-10-20 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2010-05-17 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Front storage shelves and equipment in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor in prep area and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Urinal in men's toilet room not working. Instructed to repair and maintain equipment.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unnecessart articles stored in basement under stairs and unused equipment. Instructed to remove all unused articles or properly store covereed and elevate supplies 6inches or higher and away from wall.

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