What is Mcdonald's Restaurant's health inspection score?

Mcdonald's Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 83 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 Restaurant last inspected?

Mcdonald's Restaurant was last inspected on July 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mcdonald's Restaurant have?

Mcdonald's Restaurant has 25 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mcdonald's Restaurant safe to eat at?

Mcdonald's Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Mcdonald's Restaurant serve?

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

Official Health Record

Mcdonald's Restaurant

Name: Mcdonald's Restaurant
Address: 11421 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60628
Rating: 83

11421 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #684 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jul 9, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 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

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 79/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (83/100) 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

Oct 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Oct

Nov 2022

1 inspections

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Mar

Jun 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Nov

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Complaint1 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11 OBSERVED THE HOOKING SYSTEM IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET NOT ABLE TO ADEQUATELY HOLD MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES (MOPS, BROOMS, DUST PANS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HOOKING DEVICE, SO THE MANINTENANCE SUPPLIES CAN BE PROPERLY STORED AND THE AREA WON'T BE CLUTTERED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE FREEZER UNIT IN THE HOT FOOD PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING CLEANSER DISPENSERS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID DISPENSERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED WHEN THE FREEZER DOOR IS OPENED THE GLOVES STORED ON THE DOOR MAKES CONTACT WITH THE GARBAGE, IN THE HOT FOOD LINE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER RELOCATE GLOVES OR GARBAGE TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOKING SYSTEM IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET NOT ABLE TO ADEQUATELY HOLD MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES (MOPS, BROOMS, DUST PANS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HOOKING DEVICE, SO THE MANINTENANCE SUPPLIES CAN BE PROPERLY STORED AND THE AREA WON'T BE CLUTTERED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE FREEZER UNIT IN THE HOT FOOD PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionFail

4 High2 Med7 Basic

13 total

36/100inspection score

−64 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN WASHROOM(125.9F) AND WOMEN WASHROOM(125.6F) ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER 100-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP/DRIVE THRU AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED TWO DRAWER PREP COOLER (62.8F) AND PREP COOLER UNDER SERVING LINE (49.5F) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLERS:3 DOZEN RAW EGGS (64F), ONE PACK OF CANADIAN BACON (63.2F), 3 PACKS OF FOLDED EGGS (63.1F), 2 CONTAINERS OF LIQUID EGGS (63F), 5 CONTAINERS OF RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES (61.2F), 3 PACKS OF CHEESE (49.5F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $81 AND 30LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLERS IN BEVERAGE AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR UNDER SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN FLOOR DRAINS AND IN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Base deductions−64 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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