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Mcdonald's

8321 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County

42cited violations
1serious tier
8inspections
34tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2868124
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025131
20243180
20223190

Inspections

  1. Apr 17, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COFFEE, SHAKE AND ICE CREAM MACHINES, ALSO COUNTER TOP WHERE MACHINE ARE STORED. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF SMALL COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT.

  2. Dec 18, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINKS ON PREMISES. FOUND HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDSINKS ON PREMISES RANGING BETWEEN 40F AND 80F. TWO HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA AND TWO IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED TO ALL SINKS DURING INSPECTION. CORRECTED ON SITE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE CENTER AREA OF THE PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE SAME SINK; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA BY THE SUB PUMP AND SYRUP BOXES FOR THE SODA MACHINES; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Jul 17, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF KITCHEN #1 PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 : OBSEVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ALL EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY LINE (SODA,TEA & COFFEE ,MC CAFE MACHINES,ETC.)MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jul 15, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF KITCHEN #1 PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSEVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ALL EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY LINE (SODA,TEA & COFFEE ,MC CAFE MACHINES,ETC.)MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2597122 7/08/24 NOT CORRECTED- #51-5-204.12 :STILL OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  5. Jul 8, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A CLEAR PLASTIC BAG WRAPPED AROUND SAID SINK NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER #7 & MC CAFE PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A LIVE SMALL BLACK AND BROWN DOG ON A LEASH WALKING AROUND WITH A FEMALE CUSTOMER IN LOBBY WAITING TO ORDER FOOD AND SHE THEN PICKED UP THE DOG WHILE AT REGISTER AND PLACED & WAITED FOR HER ORDER WITH DOG IN ARMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ONLY SERVICE DOGS ARE ALLOWED. CUSTOMER DID LEAVE PREMISES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING AROUND ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,UNDER WASH MACHINE IN BASEMENT.APPX. 6-8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREA, MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND DINING AREA.APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND SOILED PLASTIC WRAPPED OVERHEAD LINES IN BASEMENT NEAR SUMP PUMP. MUST ELIMINATE LIVE OR MINIMIZE INSECT ACTIVITY RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/8/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER #6 AND MISSING FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF KITCHEN #1 PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE INSIDE OF MC CAFE PREP COOLER,DEAD INSECTS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH ON GROUND IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM CEILING TILES NEAR GRILL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE FROM FLOOR UNDER FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA UNDER SODA MACHINE AND COUNTERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2564187 9/23/22 NOT CORRECTED- #51-5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55-6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT DRIVE THRU UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  6. Sep 23, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT DRIVE THRU UNDER SODA MACHINE,IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT WALL IN REAR DRIVE THRU AREA, FLOOR TILE IN FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA.

  7. Sep 19, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR REAR DRIVE THRU 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED SOILED FOOD STORAGE BOXES IN BASEMENT MUST DISCARD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT DRIVE THRU UNDER SODA MACHINE,IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT WALL IN REAR DRIVE THRU AREA, FLOOR TILE IN FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA.OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN SEVERAL AREAS AND BUCKETS CATCHING WATER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA, UNDER FRONT DRIVE THRU AND IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2563529 9/12/22 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES IN REAR & FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA,DINING AREA,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,BASEMENT AREA AROUND SODA AND FLOOR DRAIN IN CEILING THAT IS LEAKING AND A FOUL ODOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/19/22.(PRIORITY 7-42-090 )(CITATION ISSUED)

  8. Sep 12, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR REAR DRIVE THRU 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES IN REAR DRIVE THRU AREA,BASEMENT AREA AROUND SODA AND FLOOR DRAIN IN CEILING THAT IS LEAKING,DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/12/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT DRIVE THRU UNDER SODA MACHINE,IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT WALL IN REAR DRIVE THRU AREA, FLOOR TILE IN FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA, UNDER FRONT DRIVE THRU AND IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.

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.