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MCDONALD'S

23 N WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MCDONALD'S on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2619943

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 23 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2615230

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 23 N WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2607193

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 23 N WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2575287

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 23 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP IN DRAINS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF WET FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR BY CO2 CANISTERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2568768

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 23 N WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2554315

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 23 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILT UP INSIDE MOP SINK DRAIN AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2484895

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 23 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR MC CAFE PREP COOLERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON UNDER COUNTER PREP COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE UNDER RAILING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2484800

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 23 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR MC CAFE PREP COOLERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON UNDER COUNTER PREP COOLER.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MISSING LIDS AND TRASH ON TOP OF DUMPTSERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND PUT TRASH IN CONTAINER,KEEP LIDS CLOSED TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE UNDER RAILING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2370897

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 23 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, NEAR THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE DEPOSITS, DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WIT DUST ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2304538

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 23 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTH ON THE GRILL IN THE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE DEPOSITS, DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS.

License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2176511

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 23 N WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: THERE WAS NO WORKING HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER THE GRILLS AND DEEP FRYERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SMOKE FROM THE GRILL AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS SMOKE THROUGH PROPER VENTILATION.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2176251

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 23 N WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FACILITY IS UNABLE TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING FOOD SERVICE. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS BEING REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION AND THE DRAIN LINE WAS DISCONNECTED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE MANAGER'S OFFICE IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED AND THERE WAS NO WORKING HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE MANAGER'S OFFICE DOES NOT HAVE COLD WATER CONNECTED TO IT AND IT IS TOO HOT FOR EMPLOYEES TO USE (OVER 140F). ALSO OBSERVED THAT THE ELECTRIC HAND DRYING DEVICE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM WAS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER THE GRILLS AND DEEP FRYERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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