Mcdonald's (T3- L4)
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2016
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Score
Mcdonald's (T3- L4) has been inspected 11 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 29, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 29, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Mcdonald's (T3- L4)'s latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD EQUIPMENT (BEVERAGE DISPENSER, TAYLOR MACHINE, MC FLURRY MACHINE, CUP HOLDERS, COUNTERSHELVES, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 25, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS ARE MISSING IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE NOTED AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS INCLUDING MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 18, 2015
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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AND HOT WATER TANK AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SHELVINGS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS ARE MISSING IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE NOTED AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS INCLUDING MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD ICE SCOOP UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE , STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEANED IN BASEMENT, ALONG WALLBASE AND THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INISDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT WORKING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER.
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Oct 24, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISE DURING INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE OF 78.2F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (HAND WASHING OF ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY THE USE OF WARM WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF FROM 110F TO 120F). CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERVICEMAN CAME AND REPAIRED THE SAID PROBLEM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOW AT 124.3F.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND RE CAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND OFFICE DESK WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE COOLERS.
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Dec 17, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE LOW GROUT UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REGROUT/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP OR HAVE ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE UPWARD.
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Oct 19, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE LOW GROUT UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REGROUT/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP OR HAVE ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE UPWARD.
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Jul 20, 2011
Routine
5 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BACKSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE
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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. MUST ORGANIZE FOOD BOXES AND FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK INC COOLER
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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 BEHIND ICE MACHINE,UNDER COOLERS,CORNERS OF EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. FAUCET FOR COLD WATER IN HANSINK IN POOR REPAIR,MUST BE FIXED FOR CONTINOUS FLOW OF COLD WATER
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
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Jun 29, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Jun 23, 2010
Complaint
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN RESTAURANT, AT THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BOILER AREA,3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WALLS NEAR MILK SHAKE MACHINE. 10 FLIES COUNTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND KEEP PREMISES CLEAN ALL THE TIME, GIVEN 5 DAYS, 06-30-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER DRIPPING AND ICE FORMING ON FOOD CONTAINERS AND SHELVING UNDER WALK-IN FREEZER FAN UNIT. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAKS, REMOVE ACCUMULATED ICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED DUST ON FAN COVERS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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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 UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ALONG WALL-FLOOR JUNCTION AND AROUND EQUIPMENT LEGS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;STANDING WATER IN THE BOILER AREA MUST KEEP DRY AND CLEAN;FOOD BOXES IN THE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR;FLOOR AT THE REAR END OF THE PREMISES UNCLEAN,MUS DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. CEILING VENTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: AREAS OF BASEMENT FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM ARE CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. KEEP ALL STOCK ELEVATED OFF FLOOR.
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Feb 2, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's (T3- L4) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's (T3- L4) on file is from Aug 29, 2016. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's (T3- L4)?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's (T3- L4).
Has Mcdonald's (T3- L4)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's (T3- L4) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonald's (T3- L4) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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