Mcdonald's
6900 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60645 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2384973
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 13, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 12, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 12, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 20, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 6, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
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
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Severity not stated
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
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRAPPE MACHINE
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Severity not stated
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Aug 1, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HOLES IN WALLS BELOW SODA MACHINES. MUST SEAL.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 5, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Serious
Priority
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 17, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 13, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
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
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Not serious
Minor
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
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 6, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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).
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jul 22, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 15, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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).
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Sep 28, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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).
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Not serious
Minor
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).
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 25, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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).
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.