NOV 3
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MC DONALD'S.
EAT. 80/100
6720 W ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 3, 2025 · passed
13 of 19 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 92025PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INST TO OBTAI SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
OCT 142022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 14
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AT WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 242018FAILED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 24
2018
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
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 ALL AND PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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JUL 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
MAR 242017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
AUG 152016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 15
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
AUG 42016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
JUN 12016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 1
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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 TO REMOVE BUULD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
APR 292016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 29
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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 TO REMOVE BUULD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
MAR 152016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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 TO REMOVE BUULD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
SEP 32015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 3
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
AUG 292013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
MAY 232012PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 23
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 $17.21 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(a) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR OF FRY FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN NOZZLES OF ALL DRINK DISPENSORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT FRONT MILK/YOGURT COOLER.
AUG 192011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR OF FRY FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT FRONT MILK/YOGURT COOLER.
NOV 82010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 8
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
OCT 272010FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR.
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