Mcdonald's (T1-B11)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
American
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Mcdonald's (T1-B11) has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 9, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Mcdonald's (T1-B11)'s inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 9, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up eight times.

Mcdonald's (T1-B11) scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Sep 9, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SIDES OF THE SODA CART AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ALSO THE STORAGE AREA IN THE LOWER LEVEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA WHERE THE FRIES AND HAMBURGER ARE MADE. TOASTER IS OBSTRUCTING THE EMPLOYEES TO GET TO THE HAND SINK IN THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PREP AREA. HAND SINK IS MORE THAN 25 FEET AWAY.
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Aug 30, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER, SUCH AS 63 OF BURRITO WITH EGG, SAUSAGE, GREEN PEPPER, ONIONS,AND CHEESE AT 64.1F TO 65.2F TEMPERATURE. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $152.75 ,TOTAL 30 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AND THEN WENT TO PREPARE THE OATMEAL AND COFFEE, WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH HAND WITH HAND SOAP AND WARM WATER IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASH HANDS EVERY OTHER TASK SUCH HANDLING MONEY CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BIG GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT FOR THE EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER REMOVED THE BIG GARBAGE CAN DURING INSPECTION.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES OF THE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SIDES OF THE SODA CART AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ALSO THE STORAGE AREA IN THE LOWER LEVEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA WHERE THE FRIES AND HAMBURGER ARE MADE. TOASTER IS OBSTRUCTING THE EMPLOYEES TO GET TO THE HAND SINK IN THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PREP AREA. HAND SINK IS MORE THAN 25 FEET AWAY.
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Nov 19, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE FRONT PREP 1-DOOR WATER COOLER AND INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Jul 14, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP COUNTER AND INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE 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 ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SEVERAL THERMOMETERS NOT WORKING AND MISSING FROM INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THERMOMETERS AND HAVE CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
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Oct 28, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM 16 S DOOR#13).
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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 UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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May 2, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT 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 INSPECTION
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 SALAD COOLER AND MILK COOLER
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Mar 26, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Mar 13, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. COOLER AT IMPROPEWR TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND COOLER AT THE REAR SIDE AT 50.1F,INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST BE 40F OR LESS,TAG COOLER,MUST CALL SERVICEFOR REPAIR;MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED 40F OR LESS
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND LIQUID EGGS 12 PCSOF 2.2 LBS,YOGURT 3 PCS OF 2 LBS,2 DOZ EGGS,15 PCS SLICED CHEESE 5 LBS EACH,10 GAL MILK,TEMPERATURE OF FOOD RANGES FROM 48.7F TO 52.5F,TOTAL $ 130, MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOOD;INSTRUCTED FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST 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: WALLS ABOVE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA AND DIH AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 6, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED-CHOCO MILK AT 48.1F, 96 PCS OF 1/2 PINT EACH $33;MILK 46.5F,96 PCS OF 1/2 PINT,$31.6;6 LBS LIQUID EGGS $6.00 AT 48.8F,MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOOD,INSTRUCTED COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
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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. FLOOR AT THE REAR AREA BELOW SODA CONNECTION UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER BASEMENT UNCLEAN,MUST 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. DAMAGED WALLS NEAR DOOR IN THE STORAGE BASEMENT MUST BE FIXED; WALLS AND CEILINGS ABOVE COOKING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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 IN 2 COOLERS
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's (T1-B11) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's (T1-B11) on file is from Sep 9, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's (T1-B11)?

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 (T1-B11).

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's (T1-B11) have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 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.