Mcdonald's
23 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2600676
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 10 | 3 |
Inspections
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Jul 1, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 7, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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May 3, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP IN DRAINS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF WET FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR BY CO2 CANISTERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 20, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 14, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILT UP INSIDE MOP SINK DRAIN AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 18, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR MC CAFE PREP COOLERS.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON UNDER COUNTER PREP COOLER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE UNDER RAILING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 11, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR MC CAFE PREP COOLERS.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON UNDER COUNTER PREP COOLER.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MISSING LIDS AND TRASH ON TOP OF DUMPTSERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND PUT TRASH IN CONTAINER,KEEP LIDS CLOSED TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE UNDER RAILING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
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May 20, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, NEAR THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE DEPOSITS, DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WIT DUST ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 12, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTH ON THE GRILL IN THE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE DEPOSITS, DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
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May 30, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
THERE WAS NO WORKING HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER THE GRILLS AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SMOKE FROM THE GRILL AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS SMOKE THROUGH PROPER VENTILATION.
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Serious
Critical
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May 24, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FACILITY IS UNABLE TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING FOOD SERVICE. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS BEING REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION AND THE DRAIN LINE WAS DISCONNECTED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE MANAGER'S OFFICE IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED AND THERE WAS NO WORKING HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE MANAGER'S OFFICE DOES NOT HAVE COLD WATER CONNECTED TO IT AND IT IS TOO HOT FOR EMPLOYEES TO USE (OVER 140F). ALSO OBSERVED THAT THE ELECTRIC HAND DRYING DEVICE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM WAS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER THE GRILLS AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Serious
Critical
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.