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

Mcdonald's Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 95 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 November 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mcdonald's Restaurant have?

Mcdonald's Restaurant has 9 total violations across 4 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 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

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: 5015 W MADISON ST, Chicago, 60644
Rating: 95

5015 W MADISON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/13/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Nov 13, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

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

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 96/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (95/100) 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

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Feb

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Complaint

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK NEXT TO DISHWASHING AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HSIR RESTRAINTS TO ALL EMPLOYEES. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED MEN'S ROOM TOILET IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP IN DRAINS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENCER IN DISREPAIR AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR UNINTERRUPTED OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT/ COOLING UNITS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE THROUGH WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, DAIRY, SLICED TOMATOES, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS UNDER DRIVE THROUGH POS SYSTEM WHERE SWEET TEAS ARE STORED. INSRRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED POOLING OF WATER IN REAR STORAGE AND GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER FRYERS. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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