Mcdonalds (T1-B11)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666

American

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mcdonalds (T1-B11) three times, with records going back to 2023. Mcdonalds (T1-B11) was last inspected on Apr 16, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Mcdonalds (T1-B11) since Apr 16, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2024

Complaint

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKBY THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING AREA AND THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STRORAGE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE PIPE CONNECTING TO THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE DEEP FRYING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 6, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.APPROX: 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH THE GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK LOCATED NEXT TO GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds (T1-B11) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds (T1-B11) on file is from Apr 16, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds (T1-B11)?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds (T1-B11).

Has Mcdonalds (T1-B11)'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mcdonalds (T1-B11) have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonalds (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.

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