NOV 24
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MCDONALDS RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
3154 W FOSTER AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 24, 2025 · passed
11 of 16 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Feb 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED PILED PLASTIC PALLETS INSIDE THE GARBAGE CORRAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING AND MISSING TILE GROUT UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK BETWEEN USE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN SEVERAL FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION.
MAR 212023FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2023
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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 TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 32022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 3
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY EXTEND DRAINPIPE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT WATER SPILLAGE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
DEC 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE POWER WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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AUG 42020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
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
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
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.
MAY 12020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 1
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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
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
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
APR 32020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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
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
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
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
NOV 12019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 1
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR CUSTOMER DINING AREA NEAR THE WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
OCT 252019FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
OCT 25
2019
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
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 MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ON SITE AT THIS TIME(COS).
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
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 VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR CUSTOMER DINING AREA NEAR THE WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
JUN 292018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 29
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
JUN 72018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
NOV 82017PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $5.00 AS STATED PER MANAGER,TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
* 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).
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 BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS IN SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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 INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS AT CUSTOMER FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENTS.
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 AREA.
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.
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.
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).
JUN 202016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 the toilet not in working order. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
FEB 202015FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 20
2015
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 INSPECTION,
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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