SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MCDONALD'S #5813.

YOUR CALL. 58/100

4047 E 106TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 27, 2026 · passed with conditions

12 of 16 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 27
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT STAYING ON FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST SO THE HANDWASHING SINK STAYS ON FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LBS OF SAUSAGE BURRITOS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F-53F, ABOUT 3 LBS OF SLICED HAM AT 52F AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF RAW BACON AT 59F. MANAGER VOLUNTEERILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS. ALL TCS FOODS THAT WERE DISCARDED VALUED APPROXIMATELY $42.07. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 56F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED ICE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

FEB 19
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FANGUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEVERAGE MACHINES, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 3
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 27
2024
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE MAXIMUM OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINK (129.5) NEAR LAUNDRY MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN 100F-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MCCAFE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR RECEIVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON NORTHEAST HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AND ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR UTILITY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

MAY 12
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FRONT STORAGE COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

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JUL 30
2018
PASSED
0 violations
APR 27
2018
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 23
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS.

DEC 12
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

AUG 15
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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

FOUND WALLS DIRTY BEHIND THE POP SYRUP STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR AND BEHIND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAK PIPES UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 8
2015
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 1
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OF DUST VBUILD-UP IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM

JUL 25
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE DISPENSERS OF SODA MACHINE IN DINING ROOM NOT CLEAN,INSINDE CABINETS OF FRENCH FRY HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN,REAR STORAGE SHELVES IN DRIVE THRU NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE SANDWHICH STATION IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE. ALSO MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

: FOUND UNCLEAN DUST PANS BY SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE.MUST CLEAN DUST PANS AFTER EACH USE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE

JUL 18
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

0OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE BEING USED NOT SANITIZING PROPER CHLORINE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION REQUIRED OF 100PPM.TEST KIT CHEMICAL READS 10 PPM.DISH MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST HAVE DISH MACHINE SERVICED/REPAIRED.MUST USE 3- COMP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS,CDI.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE DISPENSERS OF SODA MACHINE IN DINING ROOM NOT CLEAN,INSINDE CABINETS OF FRENCH FRY HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN,REAR STORAGE SHELVES IN DRIVE THRU NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE SANDWHICH STATION IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE. ALSO MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND UNCLEAN DUST PANS BY SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE.MUST CLEAN DUST PANS AFTER EACH USE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.

JUL 16
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

LID OF ICE MACHINE AT FRONT DRIVE THRU IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR CLOSE TO REAR DOOR,AND FLOORS IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR NEED RE-GROUTING TO PREVENT STANDING WATER AND FOOD IN SIDE SEAMS OF FLOOR.MUST REPAIR.

SEP 10
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THREMOMETERS IN ALL COLD UNITS.

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