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Mcdonald's

6900 S LAFAYETTE AVE, Chicago, IL 60621 · Cook County

43cited violations
0serious tier
14inspections
36tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2890683
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026500
20254120
2024130
20234280

Inspections

  1. Jul 22, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Jun 24, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Jun 8, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Jun 1, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Apr 15, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Oct 29, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY NOT POSTED AS REQUIRED. THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY ISSUED ON AUGUST 5, 2025 WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. MANAGER ON DUTY FOUND THE REPORT INSIDE OF A RED BINDER IN THE MANAGERS OFFICE. INSTRUCTED THAT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED FOR INSPECTIONS.

  7. Aug 5, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA BY THE LARGE TANKS AND IN CORNER AREAS. CORRECTED ON SITE.

  8. Feb 19, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC HAS NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED ON VIOLATION #2

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, FISH, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      SEVERAL EMPLOYEES/FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. WEAR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      LEAK FROM PIPES AND/OR WALL OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIND SOURCE OF LEAK, FIX AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SINKS WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

  9. Jan 23, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      SEVERAL EMPLOYEES/FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. WEAR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      LEAK FROM PIPES AND/OR WALL OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIND SOURCE OF LEAK, FIX AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SINKS WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

  10. Oct 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      THERE'S A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING. -MOP SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH STAINS AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO PROPERLY AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  11. Aug 14, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE SLUSHY STATION AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11 OBSERVED 4-7 EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH LONG HAIR AND NO HAIR RESTAINTS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B) OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS IN THE COMPARTMENTS WHERE THE WRAPPING PAPER FOR READY TO EAT FOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID COMPARTMENTS FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE SLUSHY MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.111 OBSERVED ONE OF THE THREE OUTDOOR RECYCLABLE RECEPTACLE WITH A DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN A FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Jun 12, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE SLUSHY STATION AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11 OBSERVED 4-7 EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH LONG HAIR AND NO HAIR RESTAINTS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B) OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS IN THE COMPARTMENTS WHERE THE WRAPPING PAPER FOR READY TO EAT FOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID COMPARTMENTS FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE SLUSHY MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-501.18 OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE TOILET BOWL IN THE BIGGEST STALL INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH FECES AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.111 OBSERVED ONE OF THE THREE OUTDOOR RECYCLABLE RECEPTACLE WITH A DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN A FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Jun 5, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE SLUSHY STATION AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE SLUSHY AREA AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-205.11 OBSERVED AN INACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. THERE AS METAL, SODA DISPENSING MACHINE BLOCKING ACCESS TO THE HANDWASHING SINK AND ALSO A PAPER OBJECT IN THE SAME SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE SLUSHY STATION AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED 4-7 EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH LONG HAIR AND NO HAIR RESTAINTS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS IN THE COMPARTMENTS WHERE THE WRAPPING PAPER FOR READY TO EAT FOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID COMPARTMENTS FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE SLUSHY MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE TOILET BOWL IN THE BIGGEST STALL INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH FECES AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED ONE OF THE THREE OUTDOOR RECYCLABLE RECEPTACLE WITH A DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN A FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Feb 3, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE PIPES OF THE SODA MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT, CREATING A POOL OF WATER IN THE STORAGE AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS ALSO LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAKS AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT THAT HOLDS THE HASH BROWNS AND FRENCH FRIES WITH GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID WALLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE LAST SERVICE WINDOW WITH TRASH AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

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.