PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
MCDONALD'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 14, 2026
Complaint
License #2637057
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
3
Corrected On Site
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on October 14, 2026. The inspection type was "Complaint" 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 3 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #13
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED ADULTERATED BAG OF BAGELS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED ONE BAG OF MOLDY BAGELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD SHALL BE SAFE, UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD VALUED AT $5 WEIGHING 0.5LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Facility must be free of pest infestation.
Specific Requirements
No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #22
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN OF 52.7-55.8F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, YOGURT(52.7F), CREAMER CONTAINING MILK(52.7F) AND WHIPPED CREAM( 55.8F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $30 WEIGHING 3LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN BEVERAGE AREA OF DRIVE THRU AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT BEVERAGE AREA OF DRIVE THRU. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #33
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN BEVERAGE AREA OF DRIVE THRU AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT BEVERAGE AREA OF DRIVE THRU. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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