What is Mcdonald's's health inspection score?

Mcdonald's has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

Mcdonald's was last inspected on June 3, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mcdonald's have?

Mcdonald's has 9 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mcdonald's safe to eat at?

Mcdonald's has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Mcdonald's serve?

Mcdonald's serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mcdonald's

Name: Mcdonald's
Address: 1664 S BLUE ISLAND AVE, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 81

1664 S BLUE ISLAND AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 6/3/2024

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0Good

American•Pilsen

Ranked #202 of 405 in PilsenBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jun 3, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

71%

Clean Rate

1.3

Avg Violations

23 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1664 S BLUE ISLAND AVE , Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

Feb

Aug 2023

3 inspections

3 high priority

3 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

May 2024

1 inspections

Jun 2024

1 inspections

Jun

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint3 Complaint2 Complaint Re-Inspection

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (ABOUT 10 BOTTLES OF MILK, ABOUT 100 SMALL PACKAGES OF LIQUID DAIRY CREAMER) INSIDE OF A REFRIGERATION UNIT AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, TCS FOODS WAS AT 58F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARD ABOUT 20 LBS OF DAIRY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON A PIPE LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE CO2 TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED TOILET TISSUE SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Aug 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High3 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

59/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS ADEQUATELY. LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE SODA MACHINE SPOUT LOCATED NEXT TO DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND UTILITY SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE STANDING WATER, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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