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72
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Mcdonalds Restaurant

3154 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · Lincoln Square · Restaurant · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
72/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
16
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-24
Pass Rate
69%
3 failures
Score
72/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2025-11-24)
Failed 3 inspections (2023, 2019, 2015)
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 9 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 31×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity minor
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
2025-11-24 Pass Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE FRONT PREP ICE MACHINE INCLUDING THE ICE SHOOT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED PILED PLASTIC PALLETS INSIDE THE GARBAGE CORRAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING AND MISSING TILE GROUT UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER THE REAR DRY STORAGE WITH SPILLED DE-ICER SALT, DIRT AND PAPER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN SEVERAL FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION.

2023-03-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-03-21 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BEING IMPROPERLY DISPOSED TO FLOOR. WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED FLOOR DRAIN FLOODS CAUSING WATER TO OVER FLOW FROM FLOOR WELL TO FLOOR BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WASTE WATER IS ADEQUATELY DISPOSED...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME. REPORT #2566461 DATED NOVEMBER 3RD 2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM BY FEBRUARY 3RD 2023. OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILE...

2022-11-03 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY EXTEND DRAINPIPE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT WATER SPILLAGE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

2021-12-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE POWER WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2385653 ON 8/4/20 NOT CORRECTED: 51 - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT NEW INSTALLED ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY ...

2020-08-04 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

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

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT NEW INSTALLED ICE MACHINE AND . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

2020-05-01 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

2020-04-03 Pass Canvass
4
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

2019-11-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR CUSTOMER DINING AREA NEAR THE WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

2019-10-25 Fail Complaint
9
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED OUT CAULK ABOVE ALONG THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED DAMAGED LIDS 4-5 INCH HOLES AT CORNERS AND ON CENTER OF LID.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE MENTIONED GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIO...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR EMPLOYEE CLOSET AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR CUSTOMER DINING AREA NEAR THE WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON CEILING AROUND ELECTRICAL PIPES LOCATED IN REAR HOT WATER TANK AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

2018-06-29 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE 3 COMPT SINK (CAULK WORN WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE).

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER BELOW THE LID AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS ON THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.

2018-06-07 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE 3 COMPT SINK (CAULK WORN WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE).

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER BELOW THE LID AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS ON THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.

2017-11-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE SALAD 2 DOOR COOLER AT MAIN LINE PREP AREA. OBSERVED GRILLED ONIONS AT 45.0F,CANADIAN SLICED HAM AT 44.0F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDIN...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW (SUMMARY REPORT WAS IN REAR OFFICE).TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AT THE BOTTOM DOOR FOR THE SALAD COOLER AT REAR MAIN LINE PREP AREA AND REPLACE BLACK WORNED OUT CAULK AROUND THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AT THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.ALSO,RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA MUST ...

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON INTERIORS OF COOLERS BY THE COFFEE STATION AT FRONT PREP AREA,AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FROZEN DESSERT ICE CREAM UNIT,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER/FREEZER,KNOZZLES/DRIP TRAY AND I...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND BEHIND THE REAR HOT WATER TANK LOCATION AND PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR GROUTING BENEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS NEAR THE FRONT OF WALK-IN-COOLER AND AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN ARE...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPENINGS ON LOWER WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK LOCATION AND FOOD KETCHUP SPILLS ON LOWER WALL BEHIND THE REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS WERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

STOCK ITEMS AT THE DRIVE ?THRU AREA MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6? INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND WAY FROM THE WALL AND DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE EMPLOYEE STORAGE ROOM AND MOP SINK CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD MANAGERS AND SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS IN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN (HATS,HAIRNETS, CAPS ETC).

2016-06-20 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floor around the boxed soda. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed water stained ceiling tiles throughout the dining room. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed a small leak from the sprayer faucet used to clean the top loading dessert machine. Also observed a small leak at the compressor in the back near the boxed soda. Instructed facility to repair and maintain all. Observed the urinal close to...

2015-02-25 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-02-20 Fail License
CRITICAL 2
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, WHERE COFFEE, SMOOTHIES, OAT MEALS AND MILK SHAKES ARE MADE AND SERVED, ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINKS APPROX., 15-20 FEET AWAY, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME OF INSPE...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AND IN CORNERS OF ALL FLOOR SURFACES

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