MAR 18
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MCDONALD'S.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
1378-84 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 18, 2026 · passed
11 of 19 inspections passed, 3 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jul 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CONDIMENTS IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY BENEATH UNSHIELDED SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS FROM BENEATH PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS UNSHIELDED SEWER LINES OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHIELDING TO SEWER LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD TEMPERATURE PROBE THERMOMETER IN POOR REPAIR, PROBE BENT AND MISSHAPEN. FACILITY HAS OTHER FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING PROBE THERMOMETERS ON-STIE FOR USE IN MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THERMOMETER OR PROBE AND MAINTAIN ALL UTENSILS AND TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES IN GOOD REPAIR AND CALIBRATION.
OCT 62025FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2025
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, WASHROOMS AND BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SEWAGE LINES OVER FOOD AND SINGLE-USE ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SHIELD THE SEWAGE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS OR REMOVE THE ITEMS STORED BENEATH THE SEWAGE LINES.
JUN 282024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT HANDWASH SINK IN DISHWASH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 12018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 1
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR T INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NI CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY WATER LINE ON CONNECTED TO THE SODA RACK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND WATER PURIFIER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENT COVERER'S IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 252018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR T INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NI CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY WATER LINE ON CONNECTED TO THE SODA RACK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENT COVERER'S IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND WATER PURIFIER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 182017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 18
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ALONG BASES OF WALLS,
MAR 232017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2017
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR, WATER AND SOLUTION NOT PROPERLY FILLING UP SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BUILD-UP BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT(SOFT-SERVE MACHINE), AND IN BASEMENT(ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS(DEBRIS).
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE ONE DESIGNATED AREA,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HAND SINK BY DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MIXING VALVE NEEDS ADJUSTED,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
NOV 132015PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 13
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OBSERVED IN WEST GARBAGE CONTAINER AND LIDS OPEN ON ALL THE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE CORALE. MUST KEEP ALL LIDS SHUT ON DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
SEP 212015PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. BOXES OVERFLOWING IN ALL DUMPSTERS IN GARBAGE CORALE RESULTING IN LIDS SITTING STRAIGHT UP ABOVE THE TOP OF THE CORALE DOORS. ALL LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED ON ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES, AND BOXES SHOULD BE BROKEN DOWN PRIOR TO BEING PLACED IN THE DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
JAN 62015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 6
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED TRASH AND BOXES OVERFLOWING IN GARBAGE DUMPSTERS INSIDE THE CORALE. ALL BOXES MUST BE PROPERLY BROKEN DOWN AND LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED ON ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN THE ENCLOSED OUTSIDE GARGAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SOME DOORS ON COOLERS EASILY OPEN WHEN UPPER OR FRONT DOORS ARE SHUT, MUST HAVE GASKETS CHECKED BY MAINTENANCE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN WHITE PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR(PINKISH RESIDUE OBSERVED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT(SOFT-SERVE MACHINE), AND IN BASEMENT(ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS(DEBRIS).
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ICE SCOOP IN FRONT DRIVE-THRU AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED, FOUND LAYING ON ICE INSIDE BIN. MUST EITHER STORE IN HOLSTER INSIDE BIN OR IN SANITARY SOLUTION ON COUNTER IN SAME AREA.
OCT 292014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 29
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET LOCATED NEXT TO THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
OCT 222014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 22
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, IN STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, AROUND THE TOP OF THE CONVEYOR BELT AND AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET LOCATED NEXT TO THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS. ALSO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOV 152013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 15
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.
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