SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT.

YOUR CALL. 74/100

11421 S HALSTED ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 9, 2025 · passed

7 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 9
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 21
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 12
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11 OBSERVED THE HOOKING SYSTEM IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET NOT ABLE TO ADEQUATELY HOLD MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES (MOPS, BROOMS, DUST PANS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HOOKING DEVICE, SO THE MANINTENANCE SUPPLIES CAN BE PROPERLY STORED AND THE AREA WON'T BE CLUTTERED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE FREEZER UNIT IN THE HOT FOOD PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

MAR 24
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING CLEANSER DISPENSERS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID DISPENSERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WHEN THE FREEZER DOOR IS OPENED THE GLOVES STORED ON THE DOOR MAKES CONTACT WITH THE GARBAGE, IN THE HOT FOOD LINE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER RELOCATE GLOVES OR GARBAGE TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE HOOKING SYSTEM IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET NOT ABLE TO ADEQUATELY HOLD MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES (MOPS, BROOMS, DUST PANS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HOOKING DEVICE, SO THE MANINTENANCE SUPPLIES CAN BE PROPERLY STORED AND THE AREA WON'T BE CLUTTERED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE FREEZER UNIT IN THE HOT FOOD PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

NOV 14
2022
PASSED
0 violations
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OCT 26
2022
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN WASHROOM(125.9F) AND WOMEN WASHROOM(125.6F) ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER 100-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP/DRIVE THRU AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLERS:3 DOZEN RAW EGGS (64F), ONE PACK OF CANADIAN BACON (63.2F), 3 PACKS OF FOLDED EGGS (63.1F), 2 CONTAINERS OF LIQUID EGGS (63F), 5 CONTAINERS OF RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES (61.2F), 3 PACKS OF CHEESE (49.5F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $81 AND 30LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED TWO DRAWER PREP COOLER (62.8F) AND PREP COOLER UNDER SERVING LINE (49.5F) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLERS IN BEVERAGE AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR UNDER SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN FLOOR DRAINS AND IN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

JUL 24
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 12
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

MAY 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH LIQUID OR POWEDR HAND CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE SPRAYER AND FAUCET HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 23
2018
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 16
2018
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11(B) OBSERVED PICKLE JUICE LIQUID BEING DUMPED IN THE REAR HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED THIS SINK IS HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED ON ABOVE VIOLATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11(A) OBSERVED THE DISH AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH TWO MOP BUCKETS BLOCKING THE FRONT OF THE HANDSINK. INSTRUCT TO KEEP THIS AREA CLEAR, MOVE THE MOP BUCKETS TO ANOTHER LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION LISTED ON THE FIRST VIOLATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK NOT WORKING WATER IS SHUT OFF AT BOTTOM OF SINK. DUE TO LEAKING FACUET/HANDLE WON'T SHUT THE WATER OFF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE FREEZER DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE REAR FLOOR DRAIN AT REAR HAND SINK, AND EYE WASHING STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN UP THE STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 OBSERVED THE LIGHTS OUT IN THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER (DUE TO THE ICE BUILD UP), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/AND REPLACE THE BULBS THAT ARE OUT.

JAN 17
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.5F AND 63.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

OBSERVED LIQUID EGG 47.5F, SHELL EGGS 49.5F, FOLDED EGGS 49.5F, AND SAUSAGE BURRITOS 54.5F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $40 AND 10LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, MCCAFE, JUICE, POP, AND CREAMER MACHINES.

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

REMOVE EXCESS GREASE OFF FLOOR NEAR GRILL. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA.

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

TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCETS ON SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON REAR EXPOSED SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN BEVERAGE AREAS.

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