OCT 9
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MC DONALDS.
YOUR CALL. 70/100
8415 S PULASKI RD · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 9, 2025 · passed
17 of 21 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
17 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jan 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF A DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE BEVERAGE AREA IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SPILLAGE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
NOV 212024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 21
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER ON DOOR FRAMES. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
MAY 192020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ( TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED, SERVED,( EGGS, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE POSTED FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER NO NECESSARY SUPPLIES PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
AUG 232019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 23
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 22019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 2
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 272019FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2019
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER(69F) AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND NO RUNNING WATER AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2279223 ON 3-12-19:55-OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA ALSO A HOLE IN THE CEILINGTILE ABOVE THE FRONTCOUNTER DRINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
MAR 122019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 12
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT (DEEP FRYER, WARMER, OVEN, ETC. ENCASED IN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA. ALSO, A HOLE IN THE THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER DRINK ARE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 222018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 22
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT COFFEE STATION COUNTER, AND THE DRIVE THRU MILK DISPENSER (DRIP TRAY) NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
APR 182018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 18
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE LOBBY SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREA ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE REAR, LOBBY FRONT WEST WINDOW, AND AT FRONT SODA MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN THE WALL OF WINDOWS/SILS ON THE WEST/NORTH WEST SIDE OF THE LOBBY.
APR 112018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2018
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED AROUND 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES AROUND THE WEST/NORTH WEST WINDOWS, AND SILLS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR CABINET UNDER SELF SERVICE SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER FREEZER/COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA, PREP TABLES/STORAGE TABLES, AND THE (UHC) STORAGE RACK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN IN REAR LAUNDRY AREA, AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND BAG-N-BOX STORAGE UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE STANDING WATER
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.ALSO REMOVE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE REAR, LOBBY FRONT WEST WINDOW,AND IN FRONT SODA MACHINE. CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE REAR GRILL/(UHC) UNIT. ALSO CLEAN THE WALL OF WINDOWS/SILLS ON THE WEST/NORTH WEST SIDE OF THE LOBBY.
DEC 62017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBTHE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.SERVED
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU OUT NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER LEAKING AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR REAR HANDSINK LEAKING AT P-TRAP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA CLOSET, REAR BUN AREA, AND CREW ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED TRAINING RECORDS NOT MAINTAINED, GIVEN LIST FROM 7/11/2014, WHICH HAS EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 302015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 30
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FRONT DRIP TRAYS NOT CLEAN ORANGE JUICE, AND COFFEE PREP ATATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN SYRUP PUMPS FRONT COFFEE SECTION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE SPRAYER, NOZZLE, LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 172014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 17
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
NOV 132014FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 13
2014
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CLOGGED-IT DOES NOT DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
JUN 112014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO COVER FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT AREA BY THE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE SPRAYER ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING HEAVILY FROM THE TOP AND BASE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOV 222013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 22
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
JUN 242013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 24
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
VENT COVERS REMOVED NEED TO REPLACE THRU-OUT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SIDE FRYERS/BOX FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HAND SINK REAR PREP AREA LEAKING AT HANDLE NEED TO REPLACE.
JUN 222012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN CABINETS UNDER THE SODA COUNTER FRONT, CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE UNDER COUNTER FREEZER IN REAR PREP, ALSO REAR FRYER AREA.
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.REMOVE STANDING WATER FRON 1ST. DRIVE THRU WINDOW UNDER SODA MACHINE.
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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR OUTSIDE OFFICE DOOR.
FEB 212012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 21
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN DRIP TRAY FRONT MILK DISPENSOR, COFFEE STATION.
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.OBSERVED TWO LIGHT SHIELDS CRACKED INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE FRONT DRIVE THRU, AND REAR PREP AREA.
DEC 122011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: DRINK DISPENSORS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CABINET THE HOUSES DRINK MACHINES TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND DRINK SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL IN CORNER BY DRINK STATION HAS A LARGE CRACK. MUST FILL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF ORGANIZING. MUST REMOVE ALL UNECCESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 212011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: DRINK DISPENSORS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CABINET THE HOUSES DRINK MACHINES TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND DRINK SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALL IN CORNER BY DRINK STATION HAS A LARGE CRACK. MUST FILL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF ORGANIZING. MUST REMOVE ALL UNECCESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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