Chicago
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EAT

Mcdonald'S

23 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612 · Near West Side · Restaurant · Medium risk
EAT
97/100

Strong record across 12 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
12
9 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-01
Pass Rate
75%
2 failures
Score
97/100
EAT
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-07-01
Failed 2 inspections (2021, 2018)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 4 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 20×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training serious
2025-07-01 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

2025-04-07 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2024-11-08 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2023-05-03 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP IN DRAINS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF WET FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR BY CO2 CANISTERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-12-20 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2022-04-14 Pass Canvass
1
minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILT UP INSIDE MOP SINK DRAIN AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2021-02-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR MC CAFE PREP COOLERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON UNDER COUNTER PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE UNDER RAILING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2021-02-11 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR MC CAFE PREP COOLERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON UNDER COUNTER PREP COOLER.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MISSING LIDS AND TRASH ON TOP OF DUMPTSERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND PUT TRASH IN CONTAINER,KEEP LIDS CLOSED TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE UNDER RAILING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2020-05-20 Pass Canvass
4
serious Employee Hygiene

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, NEAR THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE DEPOSITS, DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WIT DUST ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-08-12 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTH ON THE GRILL IN THE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE DEPOSITS, DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS.

2018-05-30 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

THERE WAS NO WORKING HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER THE GRILLS AND DEEP FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SMOKE FROM THE GRILL AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS SMOKE THROUGH PROPER VENTILATION.

2018-05-24 Fail License
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FACILITY IS UNABLE TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING FOOD SERVICE. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS BEING REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION AND THE DRAIN LINE WAS DI...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE MANAGER'S OFFICE IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED AND THERE WAS NO WORKING HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE MANAGER'S OFFICE DOES NOT HAVE COLD WATER C...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER THE GRILLS AND DEEP FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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