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MCDONALDS

1563 N WELLS ST · Chicago, IL 60610

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MCDONALDS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2616773

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 1563 N WELLS ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2611639

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 1563 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT AREA THAT ALLOWS FOR ENTERING OF PEST AND OR INSECTS. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING AREAS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS, AROUND THE PIPING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT CEILING, WALL AREAS IN BASEMENT AS WELL AND UNDER THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE ENTRY OR PEST AND INSECT INTO FACILITY.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2610768

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 1563 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. THE FAR BACK STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS APPROX 5-10 DROPPINGS. OBSERVED APPROX 5-10 DROPPINGS NEXT TO THE WATER HEATERS ON THE LEFT SIDE NEAR THE YELLOW MACHINE DEVICE. OBSERVED APPROX 10-15 DROPPINGS BETWEEN BOTH WALK IN UNITS WHERE THE LARGE LADDER IS STORED AND APPROX 20-30 DROPPINGS IN THE ROOM ACROSS FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE PROVIDED WITH PROOF OF SERVICE SHEET BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF JAN 28,2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF SMALL FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT AREA OF THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY AND HARBORING.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2588270

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 1563 N WELLS ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2587706

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 1563 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ALONG WALLS, UNDERNEATH OPENING IN REAR AND SMALL UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 1/8/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED TWO CUSTOMERS WITH DOGS INSIDE THE FACILITY AND MANAGEMENT DID NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH THE CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE UNDERSIDE DISPENSING AREA ON ICE CREAM MACHINE AND NOZZLES OF JUICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2578711

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 1563 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING TO DINING AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2578445

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 1563 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR LEFT WIDE OPEN IN THE FACILITY WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND AT LEAST 50 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS NEAR SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND MINIMIZE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY. IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING TO DINING AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR AC CLOSET UNIT AND NEAR SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR IDPH PROGRAM APPROVAL LETTER NOT PROVIDED ON STIE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE DOCCUMENTATION OF IDPH APPROVAL LETTER OR ANSI ACCRED. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2576972

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 1563 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR AND BACK EXIT DOOR LEFT WIDE OPEN IN THE FACILITY WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING TO DINING AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR IDPH PROGRAM APPROVAL LETTER NOT PROVIDED ON STIE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE DOCCUMENTATION OF IDPH APPROVAL LETTER OR ANSI ACCRED. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2576607

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 1563 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING - FOOD EMPLOYEE SWITCHED FROM CLEANING DIRTY DISHES TO HANDLING CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST PRACTIVE GOOD HYGIENE BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. DISCUSSED PROPER HAND WASHING WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGERS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND IN THE MENS RESTROOM. MANAGER PLACED SOAP NEAR BY HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUSED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT IS SLIGHTLY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR AND BACK EXIT DOOR LEFT WIDE OPEN IN THE FACILITY WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS. OBSERVED ONE LIVE RODENT RUN ON PIPE LINE IN UTILITY ROOM LOCATED ACROSS STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY, DROPPINGS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE KITCHEN HAND SINK. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING TO DINING AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE ACCUMILATION SCATTERED THROUGOUT BASEMENT FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AND HEAVY GREASE ACCUMILATION UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR IDPH PROGRAM APPROVAL LETTER NOT PROVIDED ON STIE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE DOCCUMENTATION OF IDPH APPROVAL LETTER OR ANSI ACCRED. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION DATED FROM 8/15/22; REPORT #2562103, HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #39: 3-307.11 OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2562103

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 1563 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE DRINKING COFFEE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL BEVERAGES SHOULD BE CONSUMED IN BREAK AREA.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2500806

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 1563 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE ACCUMULATION FROM AIR CURTAINS IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER & DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2367033

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 1563 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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