What is Mcdonald's health inspection score?

Mcdonald has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mcdonald last inspected?

Mcdonald was last inspected on October 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mcdonald have?

Mcdonald has 5 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mcdonald safe to eat at?

Yes, Mcdonald has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Mcdonald serve?

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

Official Health Record

Mcdonald

Name: Mcdonald
Address: 2635 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 90

2635 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #156 of 764 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Unknown

3 inspections

Last: Oct 14, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

1.7

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 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

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (90/100) 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

2 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK ON LEFT SIDE OF DRAIN PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS BEING RELEASED TO DRAIN. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11: OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES ENTERING THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINS. ANYONE ENTERING THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 22

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES ENTERING THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIRRESTRAINS. ANYONE ENTERING THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE-THRU AT 73.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOUND AT 62.5F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHING SINK BY THE COOKING/PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 55.4F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS FOUND AT 80.3F, 84F TO 95.7F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM WAS FOUND AT 78.5F, AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM WAS FOUND AT 85.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F PROPERLY TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS EQUIPMENT. PLUMBERS ON SITE, STILL HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOT RESOLVED IN ALL SINKS AND HOT WATER NOT ABLE TO CONTINUOUSLY BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS. WASHBOWL SINK WITH 100F OR MORE.

Base deductions−4 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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