Short Form Complaint
Nov 20, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
McDonald's
2844 W 47th St
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsComplaint
Jul 17, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ITEMS IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AT THE THRESHOLD/ENTRANCE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASH AREA. 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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 22, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
CRACKED LID ON ICE BIN FOR FRAPPE UNIT, USING CLEAR TAPE TO REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE CRACKED LID 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
ATTACHED PIPING UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM CHEMICAL LINES DRAINING WITH WATER ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR FROM EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WITH CONTACT OF OPEN AIR GAP. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE DRAINING PROPERLY INTO THE DRAIN AND NOT ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 19, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH PINK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO CLEAN, REMOVE PINK SUBSTANCE 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
ATTACHED PIPING UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM CHEMICAL LINES DRAINING WITH WATER ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR FROM EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WITH CONTACT OF OPEN AIR GAP. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE DRAINING PROPERLY INTO THE DRAIN AND NOT ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
MISSING COVER ON TRASH RECEPTACLE IN FEMALE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND HAVE POSTED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC.). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
CRACKED LID ON ICE BIN FOR FRAPPE UNIT, USING CLEAR TAPE TO REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE CRACKED LID 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 19, 2023 · Original Source