What is Mcdonalds Restaurant # 14173's health inspection score?

Mcdonalds Restaurant # 14173 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 Mcdonalds Restaurant # 14173 last inspected?

Mcdonalds Restaurant # 14173 was last inspected on May 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mcdonalds Restaurant # 14173 have?

Mcdonalds Restaurant # 14173 has 28 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mcdonalds Restaurant # 14173 safe to eat at?

Yes, Mcdonalds Restaurant # 14173 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 Mcdonalds Restaurant # 14173 serve?

Mcdonalds Restaurant # 14173 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mcdonalds Restaurant # 14173

Name: Mcdonalds Restaurant # 14173
Address: 1563 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 90

1563 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Old Town

Ranked #92 of 354 in Old TownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: May 1, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 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.

Location

1563 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Aug

Jun 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

7 basic

Jul 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Jan

May 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Short Form Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass3 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint

May 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT AREA THAT ALLOWS FOR ENTERING OF PEST AND OR INSECTS. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING AREAS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS, AROUND THE PIPING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT CEILING, WALL AREAS IN BASEMENT AS WELL AND UNDER THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE ENTRY OR PEST AND INSECT INTO FACILITY.

Base deductions−5 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. THE FAR BACK STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS APPROX 5-10 DROPPINGS. OBSERVED APPROX 5-10 DROPPINGS NEXT TO THE WATER HEATERS ON THE LEFT SIDE NEAR THE YELLOW MACHINE DEVICE. OBSERVED APPROX 10-15 DROPPINGS BETWEEN BOTH WALK IN UNITS WHERE THE LARGE LADDER IS STORED AND APPROX 20-30 DROPPINGS IN THE ROOM ACROSS FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE PROVIDED WITH PROOF OF SERVICE SHEET BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF JAN 28,2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF SMALL FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT AREA OF THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY AND HARBORING.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jan 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ALONG WALLS, UNDERNEATH OPENING IN REAR AND SMALL UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 1/8/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED TWO CUSTOMERS WITH DOGS INSIDE THE FACILITY AND MANAGEMENT DID NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH THE CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RESIDUE UNDERSIDE DISPENSING AREA ON ICE CREAM MACHINE AND NOZZLES OF JUICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING TO DINING AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR LEFT WIDE OPEN IN THE FACILITY WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND AT LEAST 50 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS NEAR SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND MINIMIZE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY. IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING TO DINING AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR AC CLOSET UNIT AND NEAR SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR IDPH PROGRAM APPROVAL LETTER NOT PROVIDED ON STIE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE DOCCUMENTATION OF IDPH APPROVAL LETTER OR ANSI ACCRED. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR AND BACK EXIT DOOR LEFT WIDE OPEN IN THE FACILITY WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING TO DINING AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR IDPH PROGRAM APPROVAL LETTER NOT PROVIDED ON STIE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE DOCCUMENTATION OF IDPH APPROVAL LETTER OR ANSI ACCRED. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High2 Med5 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

45/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING - FOOD EMPLOYEE SWITCHED FROM CLEANING DIRTY DISHES TO HANDLING CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST PRACTIVE GOOD HYGIENE BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. DISCUSSED PROPER HAND WASHING WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGERS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND IN THE MENS RESTROOM. MANAGER PLACED SOAP NEAR BY HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUSED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT IS SLIGHTLY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS. OBSERVED ONE LIVE RODENT RUN ON PIPE LINE IN UTILITY ROOM LOCATED ACROSS STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY, DROPPINGS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR AND BACK EXIT DOOR LEFT WIDE OPEN IN THE FACILITY WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE KITCHEN HAND SINK. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING TO DINING AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GARBAGE ACCUMILATION SCATTERED THROUGOUT BASEMENT FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AND HEAVY GREASE ACCUMILATION UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR IDPH PROGRAM APPROVAL LETTER NOT PROVIDED ON STIE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE DOCCUMENTATION OF IDPH APPROVAL LETTER OR ANSI ACCRED. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION DATED FROM 8/15/22; REPORT #2562103, HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #39: 3-307.11 OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE DRINKING COFFEE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL BEVERAGES SHOULD BE CONSUMED IN BREAK AREA.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Base deductions−12 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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