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

Mcdonald's Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 88 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's Restaurant last inspected?

Mcdonald's Restaurant was last inspected on March 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mcdonald's Restaurant have?

Mcdonald's Restaurant has 17 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mcdonald's Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Mcdonald's Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Mcdonald's Restaurant

Name: Mcdonald's Restaurant
Address: 5153 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60651
Rating: 88

5153 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/12/2026

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #548 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Mar 12, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.1

Avg Violations

3 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 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

+18 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

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

Jun 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar

May 2024

1 inspections

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Nov

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

Mar 2026

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Mar

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection7 Complaint

Mar 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (57.7F-65.5F). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−24 pts

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
UPON ARRIVAL, I OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. ANOTHER MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT THE END OF THE WALK THROUGH OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE CHANGING TASK. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH GLOVES ON WIPING DOWN EQUIPMENT WITH A WIPING CLOTH IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND THEN STARTED TO HANDLE FOOD ITEMS (TWO ENGLISH MUFFINS) WITH THE SAME GLOVES. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS AT $5 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED METERED FAUCETS AT BOTH RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS PROVIDE WATER FOR LESS THAN 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET (FLOW FOR APPROXIMATELY 1-2 SECONDS UPON ACTIVATION). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WASHROOM METERED FAUCETS TO PROVIDE WATER FLOW FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH BEVERAGE MACHINE IN THE DRIVE-THRU AREA TO BE SOILED WITH FRIED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLED BEVERAGES, AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAINS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SPILLS AND SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

May 24

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE THRU AT 86.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOUND AT 88.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 95.7F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 86.5F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 88.3F. FOUND PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE THRU AT 100.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOUND AT 99.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 110.7F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 99.5F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 100.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING 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

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FRONT PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY BAG OF CREAMER CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE LOWER REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, THE LOWER COOLER IN THE FRONT AT THE COFFEE AREA WITH MILK SPILLAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE LOWER REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, THE LOWER COOLER IN THE FRONT AT THE COFFEE AREA WITH MILK SPILLAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SWEET TEA MACHINE LOCATED AT THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW LEAKING FROM SPOUT ONTO COUNTER AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND HOOD UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 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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