What is MC Donalds's health inspection score?

MC Donalds has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was MC Donalds last inspected?

MC Donalds was last inspected on December 31, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does MC Donalds have?

MC Donalds has 8 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is MC Donalds safe to eat at?

Yes, MC Donalds has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does MC Donalds serve?

MC Donalds serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

MC Donalds

Name: MC Donalds
Address: 3855 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 91

3855 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/31/2025

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0Excellent

American•Lincoln Square

Ranked #90 of 448 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Dec 31, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+31 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 93/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (91/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Apr

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Dec

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass2 Complaint

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING DIRTY FOOD TRAYS PUT THEM INSIDE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THEN RETURNED TO THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEGAN TOUCHING CLEAN FOOD TRAYS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND NO HANDWASHING.MUST WASH HANDS AT EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MANTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MILK SPILLAGE INSIDE OF THE MILK REFRGERATOR AT FRONT NEAR THE DRIVE-THRU AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH DUSTS AND DEBRIS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WEARING GLOVES, TAKING MONEY FROM CUSTOMER AND GRABBING HASHBROWN (FROM HOT HOLDING UNIT) AND PUTTING IT IN A BAG WITHOUT TONGS/CHANGING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES WHEN CHANGING TASKS. PRIORTIY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRCUTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

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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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