Mcdonalds (T3-Con L1b)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666

American

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Mcdonalds (T3-Con L1b) has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mcdonalds (T3-Con L1b) is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF ICE ON CEILING AND PIPES IN UPSTAIRS WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Dec 3, 2024

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Jun 17, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TOCLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MILK SHAKE MIXER AND SERVICE COOLER WITH CRUMBS AND SPILLS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

Feb 1, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE,ACCURATE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds (T3-Con L1b) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds (T3-Con L1b) on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds (T3-Con L1b)?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds (T3-Con L1b).

Has Mcdonalds (T3-Con L1b)'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonalds (T3-Con L1b) have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonalds (T3-Con L1b) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mcdonalds (T3-Con L1b) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds (T3-Con L1b) is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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