Chicago
80
EAT

Mc Donald'S

6720 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 · Garfield Ridge · Restaurant · Medium risk
EAT
80/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
19
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-03
Pass Rate
68%
3 failures
Score
80/100
EAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-11-03
Failed 3 inspections (2018, 2016, 2010)
Sanitation issues found across 34 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 34×
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Other serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-11-03 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2025-06-09 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 1
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INST TO OBTAI SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

2022-10-14 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AT WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-10-31 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-10-24 Fail Short Form Complaint
1
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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 A...

2018-07-06 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 1
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

2017-03-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

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

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.

minor Sanitation

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

COFFEE AND BEVERAGE STATION NEAR DRIVE THRU NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR BY HOT WATER TANK. INSTD TO REPLACE.

2016-08-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

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.

minor Sanitation

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

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.

minor Sanitation

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

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.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-08-04 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

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

minor Sanitation

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

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.

minor Sanitation

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

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.

minor Sanitation

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

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.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-06-01 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

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 ...

minor Sanitation

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

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.

2016-04-29 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

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 ...

minor Sanitation

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

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.

2016-03-15 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

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 ...

minor Sanitation

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

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.

2015-09-14 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2015-09-03 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT CAF�/DRIVE THRU AREA COUNTER DRIP TRAY'S NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER,AND BISCUIT FREEZER.

2013-08-29 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL.

minor Sanitation

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

FAN COVERS OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

2012-05-23 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

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

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 ...

minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZERS IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN, TORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF FRY FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.

minor Sanitation

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

SMOOTHIE MACHINE, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF HAMBURGER FREEZER, AND EXTERIOR OF CONDIMENT MACHINE AT FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN NOZZLES OF ALL DRINK DISPENSORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR AROUND PIPES BY WASHING MACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKS AT MOP SINK AND MAIN DRINK (BOX HOLDER)IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT FRONT MILK/YOGURT COOLER.

2011-08-19 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF FRY FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.

minor Sanitation

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

SMOOTHIE MACHINE, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF HAMBURGER FREEZER, AND EXTERIOR OF CONDIMENT MACHINE AT FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR AROUND PIPES BY WASHING MACHINE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT FRONT MILK/YOGURT COOLER.

2010-11-08 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

CEILINGS THRU-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD SPLASHES/DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.

2010-10-27 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

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

serious Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

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.

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF SOFT SERVE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINETS UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE STATION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING THRU-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD SPLASHES/DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR.

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