Short Form Complaint
Jul 22, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 22, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
McDonald's
6900 S Lafayette Ave
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
10 inspectionsShort Form Complaint
Jun 24, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 24, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Jun 8, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 8, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 1, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 15, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Oct 29, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 61Other
Official wording
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY NOT POSTED AS REQUIRED. THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY ISSUED ON AUGUST 5, 2025 WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. MANAGER ON DUTY FOUND THE REPORT INSIDE OF A RED BINDER IN THE MANAGERS OFFICE. INSTRUCTED THAT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED FOR INSPECTIONS.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Aug 5, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA BY THE LARGE TANKS AND IN CORNER AREAS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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, Aug 5, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 19, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC HAS NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED ON VIOLATION #2
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
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, FISH, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
SEVERAL EMPLOYEES/FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. WEAR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
LEAK FROM PIPES AND/OR WALL OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIND SOURCE OF LEAK, FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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
TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SINKS WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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, Feb 19, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 23, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
SEVERAL EMPLOYEES/FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. WEAR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
LEAK FROM PIPES AND/OR WALL OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIND SOURCE OF LEAK, FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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
TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SINKS WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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, Jan 23, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 23, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
THERE'S A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING. -MOP SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH STAINS AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.
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, Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source