SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MC DONALD'S.

EAT. 81/100

10 E CHICAGO AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 7, 2025 · passed

20 of 28 inspections passed, with 10 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
28
20 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 7
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PEANUT BUTTER, AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS SPATULAS STORED IN DUMPSTER ROOM OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AND FOOD ITEMS FROM DUMPSTER ROOM OF FACILITY.

JUL 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID REQUIRED EQUIPMENT & PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

APR 19
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hands washing signs in employees/customers restroom, instructed to post.

MINOROther
17. PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD
FEB 22
2022
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINORSanitation
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO FACE MASK AND PROOF OF VACCINE SIGNS POSTED IN DINING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO POST IN A CLEAN VIEW. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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DEC 15
2021
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 18
2021
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 17
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR DOOR SWEEP ON REAR EXTERIOR DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, 1/4" GAP VISIBLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EMPLOYEES OBSERVED NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF SMALL FREEZER & COOLER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE ON HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN LOOSE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN CHEMICAL ROOM, AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN CHEMICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

APR 3
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 23
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED AT TEST STRIPS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED. MACHINE WAS NOT BEING USED DURING INSPECTION.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE PREP STATION, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AWAY FROM OPEN FOOD AND CLEAN UTENSILS.

MAY 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH WASH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN THE PICK-UP DRIVE THRU WINDOW. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -

JUN 27
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER FRYERS ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN.

JUN 29
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

OCT 4
2016
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 26
2016
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1609518 ON JANUARY 8, 2016: (32) ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS IN 7 DAYS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A CRACKED BRICK ALONG THE TRIM IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 8
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAVE NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 55.1F-60.3F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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

ENCLOSED GARBAGE STORAGE ROOM HAS EMPTY BROKEN FOOD BOXES ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THIS AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 24
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

EXTERIOR DIGITAL DISPLAY THERMOMETER OF REACH-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS.

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

REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN CHEMICAL ROOM. KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.

APR 23
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED SALAD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED VEGETABLES AND CHEESES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 56.3F AND GRILLED SOUTHWEST VEGETABLES AT 49.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $10. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

APR 23
2013
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 27
2012
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 25
2012
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 13
2012
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

INADEQUATE NUMBER OF TOILET ROOMS FOR EMPLOYEES, ESTABLISHMENT UNDER CONSTUCTION, MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT IN ORDER, MEN EMPLOYEES ARE USING OUTSIDE PORTABLE TOILET. ONLY WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN OPERATION. ABOUT 20 EMPLOYEES OF DIFFERNT SEX AT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE 2 SEPERATE TOILET ROOMS FOR EMPLOYEES. AT THIS TIME WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IS CONVERTED TO UNISEX USAGE.

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

BROKEN GASKET AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMP SINK NAD COFFEE STATION.

MAY 16
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ALL ARTICLES, SUPPLIES, & ANY OLD EQUIPMENT IN THE SODA TANK CLOSETS OR IN OTHER STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR OR REMOVED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

DUSTY CEILING VENT AT EMPLOYEE ROOM & BEHIND THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER-MUST KEEP CLEAN. WALL UNDER PREP SINK IN REAR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF THE SPRAYER FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.

JAN 4
2011
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 2
2010
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 19
2010
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 25
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SALAD PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR LOOSE AT CORNER. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AROUND REAR DOOR.

MAR 18
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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