Mcdonald's # 17277 — Mcdonald's (T1 B11)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
American
Last inspected: Apr 26, 2021
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Mcdonald's # 17277 — Mcdonald's (T1 B11) stretching back to 2016. On Apr 26, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 26, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up seven times.

Mcdonald's # 17277 — Mcdonald's (T1 B11) scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 26, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS/CRUMBS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES, NO SODA CRATES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA/CORNER. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 11, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 DOOR DRAWER COOLER WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (CORRECTED ON SITE - SERVICE TECHNICIAN ON SITE) AIR TEMPERATURE NOW AT 36.0F PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS (FRESH BEEF PATTIES) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT OF 53.4F, 51.6F, 52.7F DURING STORAGE INSIDE 2 DOOR DRAWER COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $ 80.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 23, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN MC CAFE REACH-IN-COOLER.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AT PREP LINE AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11: **C** Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT REACH-IN-PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM DEEP FRYER AT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN IN BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND THE COOKING OVEN IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER AND WALLS/CEILINGS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY FLOORS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER/WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS.
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Aug 8, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the wall around the rear soda dispenser machine and attached equipment to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to provide and maintain a tight fitting lid for the front service counter ice bin.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dirt accumulation on the rear soda dispenser pumps and attached equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors throughout- behind equipment, along walls, under and around the three compartment sink and washing machine, and in the rear desk/soda machine area. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
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Jul 31, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed a black, mold-like substance built up on the beverage contact surfaces at the soda dispenser. Instructed facility to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain said area. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to provide and maintain a tight fitting lid for the front service counter ice bin.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dirt accumulation on the rear soda dispenser pumps and attached equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors throughout- behind equipment, along walls, under and around the three compartment sink and washing machine, and in the rear desk/soda machine area. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the wall around the rear soda dispenser machine and attached equipment to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Nov 14, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's # 17277 — Mcdonald's (T1 B11) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's # 17277 — Mcdonald's (T1 B11) on file is from Apr 26, 2021. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's # 17277 — Mcdonald's (T1 B11)?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's # 17277 — Mcdonald's (T1 B11).

Has Mcdonald's # 17277 — Mcdonald's (T1 B11)'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's # 17277 — Mcdonald's (T1 B11) have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonald's # 17277 — Mcdonald's (T1 B11) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.