Mcdonald's #11290

7601 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
American
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Mcdonald's #11290 stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 3, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Mcdonald's #11290 is from Nov 3, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Mcdonald's #11290 squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspection History
Nov 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR 4 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY WALL AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Oct 28, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER PUT A VISOR ON HER HEAD WHILE STILL WEARING GLOVES AND WENT BACK TO PREPARING FOOD. SHE THEN WENT FROM THE GRILL AREA TO OTHER SIDE OF PREP AREA SWITCHING FROM CLEAR GLOVES TO BLUE GLOVES, AND STARTED BOXING APPLE PIES WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING THE BODY, CHANGING GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT ICE BIN WITH NO COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS/FREEZERS, BEHIND THE FRAPPE MACHINE IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, FOUND THE FLOOR TILES BROKEN/DAMAGED UNDER THE REACH IN COOLER (ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT THE FAUCET ABOVE THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT (WHEN FACING SINK) FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER OR HANDLE UP INSIDE OF ICE.
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Sep 8, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE (40F OR LOWER). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. LIQUID EGGS (50.6F), EGG FOLD (53.1F), RAW EGGS (51.5F), CANADIAN HAM (52.5F), TARTAR SAUCE (53.4F), MAYONNAISE SAUCE (52.4F), COOKED ONIONS (56.4F) AND BURRITO MIX (51.1F). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT ICE BIN WITH NO COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS/FREEZERS, BEHIND THE FRAPPE MACHINE IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, FOUND THE FLOOR TILES BROKEN/DAMAGED UNDER THE REACH IN COOLER (ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT THE FAUCET ABOVE THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT (WHEN FACING SINK) FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER OR HANDLE UP INSIDE OF ICE.
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Jun 28, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALL OUTLET COVER BENT NEED TO REPLACE. (OUTSIDE /OFFICE).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER NEXT TO REAR FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOZZLE OVER ICE CREAM MACHINE LEAKING NEED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 28, 2012
Complaint
3 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.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER NEED TO REMOVE.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CAFE MACHINE AND AREA.
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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.FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN WALK-IN FREEZER (ONE SECTION AT DOOR) NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOORING AND REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER FRYER CABINET.
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Nov 29, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. ALL DRINK DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT NOZZLES. INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS, COOLERS AND WALKIN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILKD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF POWER WASHING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP IN GROUT LINES. GROUT IN NEED OF REPLACING IN SEVERAL AREAS. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. VENTILATION UNITS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED.
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Oct 28, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON ICE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN. ALL ICE DISPOSED OF AT THIS TIME AND CLEANING MACHINE. CITATION ISSED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SINKS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLBASE MISSING IN VARIOUS AREAS. REPAIRS SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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Jan 6, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's #11290 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's #11290 on file is from Nov 3, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's #11290?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's #11290.

Has Mcdonald's #11290's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's #11290 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonald's #11290 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.