What is Mcdonald's's health inspection score?

Mcdonald's has a SafeDine safety score of 77 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 August 5, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mcdonald's have?

Mcdonald's has 6 total violations across 3 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 77/100. 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: 225 S CANAL ST, Chicago, 60606
Rating: 77

225 S CANAL ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/5/2024

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0Good

American•West Loop

Ranked #736 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Aug 5, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

22 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

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.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 basic

Jul

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Insulation around cooling line in walk-in cooler in poor repair, Instructed to repair to prevent condensation drippings.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Basic

5 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND BUN TOASTER STORED IN FRONT OF REAR HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATIONVIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. FOUND PAPERTOWEL DISPENSOR INOPERABLE. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION .7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF YELOW AND BLACK UNKNOWN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION AT 98F. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY-TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE CHEMICALS TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 120 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOOR BEHIND GRIDDLE FILLED WITH GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−34 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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