MCDONALD'S.

Chicago Health Dept

4158 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025).

8 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Oct 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 29

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED HAPPY MEAL BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE/DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS AND BEVERAGE EQUIPMENT STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HEAVY SYRUP, AND OTHER DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER HEAVY FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILDUP,

AUG 22

2024

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 26

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE GRILL AREA AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE SINKS WHERE NEEDED.

JUN 23

2022

PASS · 0 violations

APR 29

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE; MUST OBTAIN AND KEEP ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: FRYERS WHERE FRENCH FRIES ARE COOKED, GRILL AREA, HOT WATER TANK AREA AND BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DUST ON SOME CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA BEHIND KITCHEN CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.

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MAR 10

2022

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN OR WASHROOMS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MAY 12

2020

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 19

2018

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.12. Observed pooling water in several areas of rear of kitchen. Instructed must keep floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 Observed excessive clutter stored directly on floors of 2 closets in rear of kitchen. Must organize all clutter, store items minimum of 6 inches above the floor. Must detail clean floors. Must maintain same.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

7-42-010(b) Observed most recent inspection report summary (2018) not posted in plain view of customers (2017 summary posted). Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of customers. Operator corrected during inspection.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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