RecordWell Data

Mcdonald's

3855 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

89cited violations
9serious tier
24inspections
16tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1680019
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025100
2024151
2022130
2021100
2020350
2019150
2018140
20174245
20162102
2015230
2014130
20133131
2011140
20102100

Inspections

  1. Dec 31, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Feb 16, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Priority

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING DIRTY FOOD TRAYS PUT THEM INSIDE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THEN RETURNED TO THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEGAN TOUCHING CLEAN FOOD TRAYS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND NO HANDWASHING.MUST WASH HANDS AT EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MANTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MILK SPILLAGE INSIDE OF THE MILK REFRGERATOR AT FRONT NEAR THE DRIVE-THRU AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH DUSTS AND DEBRIS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Apr 25, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WEARING GLOVES, TAKING MONEY FROM CUSTOMER AND GRABBING HASHBROWN (FROM HOT HOLDING UNIT) AND PUTTING IT IN A BAG WITHOUT TONGS/CHANGING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES WHEN CHANGING TASKS. PRIORTIY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRCUTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jul 22, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Dec 8, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Dec 1, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE DINING ROOM, MEN'S WASHROOM AND OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED A SMALL FLYING INSECT LAND ON SEVERAL OF THE PIES STORED INSIDE OF THE DISPLAY CASE AT THE REGISTER AREA. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED ALL OF THE PASTRIES AND COOKIES STORED INSIDE OF THE DISPLAY CASE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Mar 27, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR SUPPORT BEAM ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE ,CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE AND SODA DISPENSING ICE MACHINES. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA

  8. Jun 17, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINES AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

  9. Jul 3, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO PAPER TOWEL ON ONE(OUT OF 3) HAND SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ESTABLISMENT IS OPEN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES ON ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT THE PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTIONS. PF VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      RUBBER GASKET OF THE PREP COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      DIRT AROUND THE GREASE DISPOSAL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND GRID ABOVE THE FRENCH FRIES STATION WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Nov 27, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Oct 19, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLER POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES WEARING GLOVES WIPING PREP TABLE THEN START PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS (HOT BREAKFAST SANDWICHES) WITH THE SAME GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS NOR CHANGING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EACH ACTIVITY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HOLE ON WALL BEHIND DRINK MACHINE LOCATED AT DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE ONE REACH-IN COOLER IN DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES AND MANAGERS(5) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

  12. Aug 24, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM Inspection #: 2078544 AND Inspection Date: 08/16/2017 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION 16 OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALL AFFECTED ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED IN FRONT DINING AREA (2), FRONT FOOD PREP AREA (1), AND REAR DISH ROOM (1). INSTRUCTED CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINES LOCATED AT REAR DISH ROOM (1) AND TWO ICE MACHINES IN FRONT DINING AREA (2). CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      SEE VIOLATION # 14 ABOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HOLE ON WALL BEHIND DRINK MACHINE LOCATED AT DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE ONE REACH-IN COOLER IN DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES AND MANAGERS(5) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

  13. Aug 16, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED 52.3F OF IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT DRIVE-THRU. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED. THE UNIT IS BEING TAGGED NOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 3-38-005 (A)

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEM SUCH AS MILK BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 47.3F INSIDE ABOVE COLD HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT DRIVE-THRU AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED FOOD IMMEDIATELY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COLD FOOD AT LEAST 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER STATED THAT TOTAL VALUE OF DISCARDED FOOD IS $ 56.00 : 27 BOTTLES OF MILK, 16 PACKS OF YOGURT, AND 25 PACKS OF SLICED APPLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 3-38-005 (A)

    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE; AFTER HANDLING MONEY, SEVERAL EMPLOYEES AT FRONT DID NOT WASH HANDS BEFORE MAKING DRINK OR HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HAND AND CHANGE GLOVE BEFORE HANDLING FOOD AND AFTER EACH ACTIVITY TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010 (A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALL AFFECTED ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED IN FRONT DINING AREA (2), FRONT FOOD PREP AREA (1), AND REAR DISH ROOM (1). INSTRUCTED CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 3-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY; FOUND ABOUT 15-20 RAT DROPPINGS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. ALSO OBSERVED NO WASTE GREASE CONTAINER AT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. MANAGER STATED THAT WASTE GREASE ARE THROWN OUT IN PLASTIC BAGS AND PUT IN REGULAR WASTE DUMPSTERS. FOUND GREASE STAINS AND SPILLS ON THE GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ALONG THE SEWER COVER WHICH IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE OIL AND INSIDE WATER IS COVERED BY GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY AND ORDER WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST BE RODENT PROOF SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS GREASE TRAP AND BEING STORED INSIDE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS ICE MACHINE AND FRYERS NOT MAINTAINED. MUST MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN CONDITION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNDER FRYER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVER AND HOLE ON WALL BEHIND DRINK MACHINE LOCATED AT DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVERS IN BOTH REST ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED ONE VENTILATION IS NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE STAND UP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE ONE REACH-IN COOLER IN DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES AND MANAGERS(5) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TOGO CUP BEING USED FOR ICE SCOOP AT DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER ICE SCOOP.

  14. Mar 3, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Feb 25, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FOUND THE FRONT COOLER (MILK, YOGURT, SALAD) AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.2F. OPERATOR REPAIRED AND COOLER NOW HAS AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 35.6F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER: 4LBS OF MILK AT 45.1F, 1LB OF PREPARED SALAD AT 44.2F, AND 1LB OF YOGURT AT 43.6F. OPERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD, VALUED AT $30 AS STATED BY OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED 15 FRUIT FLIES ON AND AROUND THE CUSTOMER SODA MACHINES AND THE MCCAFE BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED-LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING/CLOSED COMPLETELY DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SO ALL LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING AND CLOSED COMPLETELY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE METAL ICE SCOOP CRACKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE DRIVE THRU ICE MACHINE, AND THE SUMMER ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD ACCUMULATION IN THE UNUSED FRYERS AND OIL DRIPPING BELOW THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND UNDER THE DINING ROOM SODA MACHINES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH NO HOT OR COLD WATER AND NOT IN USE. FACILITY STATED THEY DO NOT USE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER AND MAINTAIN OR TO REMOVE SINK. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HEATER DRAINING ON TO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO DRAIN PIPE DRAINS INTO A DRAIN AND NOT ON FLOOR. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE APPARENT AT THE MCCAFE BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LABEL IF PRESENT AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED MANAGERS HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  16. Oct 6, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  17. May 18, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, INSIDE CLOSET, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE ROOM; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3PART SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

  18. Apr 14, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wall base and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Faucet not maintained at exposed hand sink in prep area. Instructed to replace to prevent low water pressure.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      Employees in food prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees in food prep area must wear proper hair restraint.

  19. Sep 16, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine, pop dispensing unit shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under storage shelving, and behind C02 tanks, grease collector tank in rear not clean, need detailed cleaning, floor tiles by exit door in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear kitchen area, front cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  20. Apr 11, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER/CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PERFORMING MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES AND RETURNING TO HOT LINE AND HANDLE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS/READY TO EAT FOODS, CHEESE, TOMATOES, LETTUCE AND A TORTILLA; HOWEVER WEARING SAME GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HER HANDS. (ACTIVITIES, PICKED UP CLEANING TOWEL FROM BUCKET, CLEANING COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COUNTER, PICKED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SAME EQUIPMENT.) INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION AT THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE TWO DOORS FREEZER, MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, INSIDE CLOSET, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE ROOM; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3PART SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL SALAD COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      CLUTTER INSIDE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOXES AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  21. Feb 6, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE TWO DOORS FREEZER, MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, INSIDE CLOSET, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE ROOM; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3PART SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL SALAD COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      CLUTTER INSIDE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOXES AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  22. Mar 31, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS AND PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST ORGANIZE SMALL STORAGE ROOM, REMOVE BOXES AND ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

  23. Oct 4, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal //VIOLATION SEE REPORT #391232

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION SEE REPORT #391232

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily//VIOLATION SEE REPORT #391232

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION SEE REPORT #391232

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//VIOLATION SEE REPORT #391232

  24. Sep 9, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS,FREEZERS,DRY STORAGE NEED DETAIL CLEANING

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//NEED HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN HANDLING UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS

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.