SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MCDONALD'S.

EAT. 100/100

4158 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 29, 2025 · passed

Passed all 8 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
11
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Sep 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 29
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 26
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
0 violations
APR 29
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MAY 12
2020
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 19
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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.

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