Mcdonald's
8321 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 17, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 18, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jul 17, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 15, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.
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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.
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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)
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Severity not stated
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Jul 8, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER #7 & MC CAFE PREP COOLER.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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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)
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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)
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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 REACH IN COOLER #6 AND MISSING FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF KITCHEN #1 PREP COOLER.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM CEILING TILES NEAR GRILL.
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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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 23, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 19, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR REAR DRIVE THRU 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SOILED FOOD STORAGE BOXES IN BASEMENT MUST DISCARD AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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Severity not stated
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Sep 12, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR REAR DRIVE THRU 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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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)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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.