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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

McDonald's

4158 S Ashland Ave

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Canvass

Aug 17, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

Ice scoop holder not clean at the bottom, instructed to 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 17, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 29, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HAPPY MEAL BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE/DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS AND BEVERAGE EQUIPMENT STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HEAVY SYRUP, AND OTHER DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER HEAVY FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILDUP,

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, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Aug 22, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 22, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Oct 26, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE GRILL AREA AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE SINKS WHERE NEEDED.

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, Oct 26, 2023 · Original Source

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