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Mcdonalds

2425 E 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60649 · Cook County

98cited violations
4serious tier
19inspections
68tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2536664
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025140
2024120
2023171
20225301
20213161
2020271
20195280
2017140

Inspections

  1. Aug 8, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SODA MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATION OF A BLACK STICKY SUBSTANCE BETWEEN THE MACHINE AND COUNTERTOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SODA SPLATTER ON CUP HOLDERS WHERE PLASTIC CUPS ARE STORED FOR SERVICE BY SODA MACHINE. OBSERVED HOLDERS FOR CUP LIDS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF SODA AND COFFEE SLATTER ON SIDES OF HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FREQUENTLY, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS IN DINING ROOM WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND ALONG THE PERIMETER OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND 3-COMP SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND AROUND PERIMITER OF KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WINDOWSILLS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Sep 27, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. CORRECTED ON SITE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORGE AREA.

  3. Aug 8, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      THREE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. HOT WATER AT 79.8 DEGREES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. P-TRAP NOT CONNECTED WATER FALLING TO FLOOR. MAINTENCE ARRIVED ON SITE TO CORRECT ISSUES WITH HANDSINKS. ALL SINKS NOW IN GOOD REPAIR AND ABLE TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING IN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL DOOR HANDLES AND HANDLES ON EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL DRINK NOZZLE MACHINES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL SIDES, WHEELS, AND DRAWERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jun 16, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Feb 22, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED MENS TOILET ROOM FAUCET NOT ACTIVATING / FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED THICK DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Feb 14, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED MENS TOILET ROOM FAUCET NOT ACTIVATING / FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SOAP DISPENSER IN MENS TOILET ROOM AND SOAP DISPENSER IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL/PROVIDE SOAP DISPENSER IN MENS TOILET ROOM AND REPAIR DISPENSER IN WOMENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED THICK DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Jan 20, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED MENS TOILET ROOM FAUCET NOT ACTIVATING / FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED THICK DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Jan 18, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HOT WATER IN TOILET ROOMS AT 66.9F AND 75.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE MINIMUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EVERY HAND SINK MUST HAVE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO SANITIZER CHEMICAL FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DISPENSER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SANITIZER MUST BE MAINTAINED TO PROPERLY SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH OPEN LIDS AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AND ABOVE RIM OF DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAT LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  9. Aug 12, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING THEIR HAIR, WIPING THEIR HANDS ON CLOTHES, AND PULLING UP THEIR PANTS IN THE MIDST OF MAKING/BAGGING ORDERS TO GO AND NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK. MANAGER DIRECTED ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IMMEDIATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. COS

  10. Apr 12, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOP, STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING, EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE SMALL DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A FEW FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT THEIR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  11. Apr 2, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSE OF THE JUICE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOP, STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING, EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED: NOTED OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND TRASH WHICH IS A POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. ALSO NOTED GARBAGE ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE ROACHES WERE NOTED AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE SMALL DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A FEW FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT THEIR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  12. Jan 21, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Jan 17, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINE, JUICE MACHINE, CREAMER MACHINE, MCCAFE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 48.9F-54.1F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP SINKS AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS IN PREP AREA, DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING NEAR FRYERS, AND BEVERAGE MACHIINES. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ALONG WALL NEAR REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND GRILL, AROUND GREASE RECYCLING UNIT, ACCUMULATED SPILLAGE, STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINES ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DRIVE THRU AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED SPILLS AND SPLATTERS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Oct 9, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE FRONT COUNTER DRINK STATION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

  15. Oct 2, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE FRONT COUNTER DRINK STATION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ONE ROACH LOCATED ON THE WALL IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  16. Mar 5, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK CONVENIENT FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA WHERE DRINKS, COFFEE AND SMOOTHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-204.18 OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT CEILING AND ON STORED BOXES AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SODA DRAIN UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 MOST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF GARBAGE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COVING WHERE NECESSARY THROUGHOUT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

  17. Feb 5, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK CONVENIENT FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA WHERE DRINKS, COFFEE AND SMOOTHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-204.18 OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT CEILING AND ON STORED BOXES AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SODA DRAIN UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 MOST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF GARBAGE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COVING WHERE NECESSARY THROUGHOUT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

  18. Jan 25, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK CONVENIENT FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA WHERE DRINKS, COFFEE AND SMOOTHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS, AND CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES RESTROOMS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS RANGING FROM 78-86.2F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT CEILING AND ON STORED BOXES AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SODA DRAIN UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MOST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF GARBAGE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COVING WHERE NECESSARY THROUGHOUT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

  19. Sep 15, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER ON COILS AND FAN COVERS; REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT DRIVE THRU BEVERAGE STATION WITH HEAVY BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILE AND CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE SALAD COOLER ON THE FRONT SERVING LINE; SEAL HOLE IN WALL.

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.