Mcdonald's

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666

American

Last inspected: Feb 16, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Mcdonald's has four inspections in the public record. On Feb 16, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Mcdonald's since Feb 16, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mcdonald's is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 16, 2012

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOR NEXT INSPECTION

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: FOR NEXT INSPECTION

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: FOR NEXT INSPECTION

Feb 10, 2012

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 491548,02-03-11, FOUND # 32 ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,1 INCH GAP WITH LIGHT COMING THRU BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR, #34 FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, #35 CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MINOR VIOLATIONS BECOMES SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED,GIVEN 7 DAYS 02-17-12 TO CORRECT VIOLATION

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BAD ODOR,INSTRUCTED TO CALL SERVICE FOR CLEANING AND SANITIZING

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP MUST REMOVE ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CEILING HOLE ABOVE HAND SINK MUST BE SEALED WALLS IN COOKING AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUIL UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MUST BE PROVIDED IN 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT AREA; LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Feb 3, 2011

Routine

6 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 READJUST WEATHER STRIP ON ENTRANCE DOOR TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS,NO LIGHT MUST BE SEEN ON THE SIDE AND AT THE BOTTOM

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. COUNTER TOP BEHIND MICROWAVE OVEN DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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 BEHIND WASHING MACHINE,INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER,UNDER FRYER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

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 IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MISSING BASEWALL ALONG DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROVIDED

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BLINKING LIGHT IN THE STORAGE AND PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED

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. UNUSED BOXES IN THE OFFICE MUST BE REMOVED ,MUST ORGANIZE OFFICE

Feb 9, 2010

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Feb 16, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonald's 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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