AUG 13
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MCDONALDS RESTAURANT.
EAT. 95/100
6900 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 13, 2025 · passed
11 of 14 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Feb 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 6 DEAD FLIES ON WINDOWSILL IN MAIN DINING AREA AND NEAR FRY STATION IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 122024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 12
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT BY COFFEE/DRIVE THRU AREA. MUST REGROUT SAID FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DINING AREA AROUND AND BEHIND SODA MACHINES. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 62020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 6
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRAPPE MACHINE
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AUG 12019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 1
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HOLES IN WALLS BELOW SODA MACHINES. MUST SEAL.
FEB 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
FOUND NO HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030. HOT WATER WAS REPLENISHED BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
APR 132017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT BEHIND CONDENSER UNIT AND AROUND WEST DOOR(DELIVERY DOOR) INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID TILES.ALSO STANDING WATER UNDER THE POP DISPENSER AT 2ND WINDOW OF THE DRIVE THRU,INSTRUCTED TO CAULK TILES AND PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
APR 62017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 6
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED PINK/BROWN SLIME ACCUMULATED ON THE INTERIOR ICE SHUTTER OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
WE(OWNER/CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER) OBSERVED OVER 50 SMALL FLIES ON SELF SERVE POP STATION: ON WALLS,ON EQUIPMENTS,COUNTER TOP AND INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE COUNTER WERE POP MACHINES ARE STORED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR AT STORAGE AREA WITH GAPS OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. BROKEN RUBBER.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT BEHIND CONDENSER UNIT AND AROUND WEST DOOR(DELIVERY DOOR) INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID TILES.ALSO STANDING WATER UNDER THE POP DISPENSER AT 2ND WINDOW OF THE DRIVE THRU,INSTRUCTED TO CAULK TILES AND PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
JUL 152016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED PINK SLIME ACCUMULATED ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. POSSIBLY CONTAMINATING THE ICE FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS AROUND THE BEVERAGE STATION ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL AND THE LOWER PREP COOLER THAT CONTAINS EGGS. ALSO, FOUND DUCT TAPE ON THE SIDE OF THE ORANGE JUICE MACHINE IN THE DRIVE-THRU. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS AND DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRENCH FRY COOLER IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN; PREP AREA, AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR, SMALL CLOSET OFF THE PREP AREA, AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN THE MENS AND LADIES TOILET ROOMS, IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. ALSO, THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS BROKEN AND BEING HELD TOGETHER BY STRING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS WERE NEEDED AND REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE MANAGER'S OFFICE WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 282015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk by exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Coffee station area by blender area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices). Prep counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning)(crevices). Rear storage area shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in kitchen prep area, under cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area under storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
FEB 252015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in freezer shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage areas, by CO2 tank and hot water heater areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Damaged/broken light shields in rear storage areas, shall be replaced/repaired.
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