Mc Donalds Restaurant

7601 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
American
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Mc Donalds Restaurant stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 3, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Mc Donalds Restaurant is from Sep 3, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Sep 3, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 5, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED 17 EGGS IN CARTON ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 59 DEGREES, WITH MANAGERS THERMOMETER READING THE SAME INTERNAL TEMP. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND TOSSED OUT THE EGGS. APPROX. WEIGHT 22.5LBS, COST $37.70. MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL CITATION, 7-38-005(a.)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER SLIDING STORAGE RACKS AT REAR AND UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. MUST REPLACE MISSING COVE AT FLOOR UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA ON WEST SIDE. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN WALK-COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 18, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: RECEIPT FROM PEST CONTROL, VOLATION CORRECTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF SOFT-SERVE MACHINE, AND ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT IN DISH WASHING AREA(INCLUDING SLIDING STORAGE RACKS IN REAR). REMOVE ICY BUILD-UP FRON AIR VENTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND SALAD COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA(INCLUDING STORAGE CLOSET BY WASHING MACHINE).
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Sep 11, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH-IN SALAD COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 53.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FROM UNIT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMEPERATURES. UNIT PLACED UNDER HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG. UNIT MUST BE SERVICED, RE-NSPECTED BY CDPH AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMP OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES. ALSO FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AT 44.3F, INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THERMOSTAT SO THAT AN AIR TEMP OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW CAN BE MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: CANADIAN BACON-60.0F, EGGS-60.0F, SCRAMBLED EGGS-51.5F, SCRAMBLED EGGS-46.1F-VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 5 (GNATS) IN SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION AREA, 2 HOUSE FLIES IN DINING AREA, 1 BY FRY STATION BY FRONT DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AND 5 IN REAR DRIVE-THRU STATION AREA. MUST REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL SERVICE, CHECK ALL APPROVED FLY-CATCHING DEVICES AND ELIMINATE FLIES FROM PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 8-4-11 ON REPORT #606355 NOT CORRECTED: -32- REPAIR SLIDING LID TO REACH-IN FREEZER IN BREAKFAST STATION PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN REACH-IN UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA.-33- CLEAN/DEFROST BOTH WORKING REACH-IN FREEZERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, & INTERIOR CABINETS UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSER STATIONS.-34- DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.-35-CLEAN ALL WALLS (FOOD SPLATTERS), ALL CEILING TILES, AND ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF SOFT-SERVE MACHINE, AND ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT IN DISH WASHING AREA(INCLUDING SLIDING STORAGE RACKS IN REAR). REMOVE ICY BUILD-UP FRON AIR VENTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND SALAD COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA(INCLUDING STORAGE CLOSET BY WASHING MACHINE).
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Aug 11, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE INNER PANEL OF DOOR TO ICE MACHINE. REPAIR SLIDING LID TO REACH-IN FREEZER IN BREAKFAST STATION PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN REACH-IN UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/DEFROST BOTH WORKING REACH-IN FREEZERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, & INTERIOR CABINETS UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSER STATIONS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS (FOOD SPLATTERS), ALL CEILING TILES, AND ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK BY WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPAIR IT. REPLACE MISSING KNOB ON FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 4, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 14 FLIES NOTED ON PREMISES IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR, IN POP DISPENSER STORAGE AREA, IN FRONT SERVLINE AREA AND IN WASHROOMS - MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND REQUEST SERVICE VISIT , CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS & AND ALL UNCLEAN SURFACES- CITATION ISSUED - SERIOUS 70-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE INNER PANEL OF DOOR TO ICE MACHINE. REPAIR SLIDING LID TO REACH-IN FREEZER IN BREAKFAST STATION PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN REACH-IN UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/DEFROST BOTH WORKING REACH-IN FREEZERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, & INTERIOR CABINETS UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSER STATIONS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS (FOOD SPLATTERS), ALL CEILING TILES, AND ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WOMEN'S TOILET DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR SO THAT THEY CLOSE PROPERLY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK BY WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPAIR IT. REPLACE MISSING KNOB ON FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 10, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD. TO REPLACE IT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP SIDES FRONT AND INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE, ALL THE FRONT CABINETS AND POP MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND ICE ON THE FLOOR BY BOTH FREEZER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE AND HAVE UNIT CHECKED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR IT SO IT CLOSES PROPERLY.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mc Donalds Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mc Donalds Restaurant on file is from Sep 3, 2013. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mc Donalds Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mc Donalds Restaurant.

Has Mc Donalds Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mc Donalds Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mc Donalds Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.