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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Mc Donald's

6737 S Pulaski Rd

Last inspected Aug 26, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Canvass

Aug 26, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN AND WOMEN PUBLIC WASHROOM AREAS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MINOR DRAINPIPE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK NEAR THE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 27, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

NOTED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. SHAKE MIX IN ICE CREAM HOPPER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 47.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. SHAKE THE MIX DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATELY 2 GALLONS OF SHAKE MIX DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CAULKING WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 27, 2024 · Original Source

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