JUL 1
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
✕
MCDONALD'S.
EAT. 97/100
23 N WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 1, 2025 · passed
9 of 12 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 32023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 3
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
show all 12 inspections →
APR 142022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 14
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
FEB 182021PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 18
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR MC CAFE PREP COOLERS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FEB 112021FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 11
2021
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR MC CAFE PREP COOLERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON UNDER COUNTER PREP COOLER.
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)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE UNDER RAILING.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAY 202020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WIT DUST ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 122019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE DEPOSITS, DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MAY 302018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
MAY 242018FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2018
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 DISCONNECTED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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 CONNECTED TO IT AND IT IS TOO HOT FOR EMPLOYEES TO USE (OVER 140F). ALSO OBSERVED THAT THE ELECTRIC HAND DRYING DEVICE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM WAS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
* 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.
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.
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.
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.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →