PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

MC DONALD'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MC DONALD'S 5253 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO 60632 Restaurant
December 4, 2025 Canvass License #65404
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on December 4, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 4 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #10
CORRECTED CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN WOMEN WASHROOM AT 76.7F AND 75.4F, MEN WASHROOM AT 78F, PREP AREAS 70.1F AND 66.9F, NEAR DRIVE-THRU 83.1F AND NEAR BEVERAGE STATION 72.3F, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIANS ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 10:25AM, AT THE END OF THE WALK THROUGH. HAND WASH SINKS MENTIONED HOT WATER TEMPERATURES HAVE ALL BEEN CORRECTED AND AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE MAINTAINING BETWEEN 99F-104F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE/TRASH CAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY WITH THE MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT WITH POSITIONING MOPHEAD IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY WITH THE MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT WITH POSITIONING MOPHEAD IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections