Mcdonald's (T5/Arrival)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
American
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Mcdonald's (T5/Arrival), the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 8, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Mcdonald's (T5/Arrival) is from Sep 8, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD INSIDE/AROUND ELECTRICAL ROOM (BY FRONT SERVICE AREA).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA (BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).
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Aug 30, 2016
Routine
3 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: FOUND ALL FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS.-----NOTED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE ELECTRICAL CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD INSIDE/AROUND ELECTRICAL ROOM (BY FRONT SERVICE AREA).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA (BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).-------- INSTRUCTED TO REALIGN ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 24, 2015
Routine
3 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 APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE CLUTTERED ELECTRICAL ROOM.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECION REPORT#1493507 08/12/2014 31 SINGLE USE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. 11/12/2014 33 STORAGE SHELVES UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURAFCES. 11/12/2014 34 FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. 11/12/2014 35 VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH0OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST. CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILIN TILE. 11/12/2014 41 STORAGE NOT ORGANIZED OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SUPPLIES AWAY FROM WALL AND ORGANIZE ROOM. 11/12/2014 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 12/1/2015.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM MUST BE SEALED AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 12, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE USE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURAFCES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH0OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST. CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILIN TILE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL NON-WORKING BULBS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE NOT ORGANIZED OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SUPPLIES AWAY FROM WALL AND ORGANIZE ROOM.
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Jun 25, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (NO HAND SOAP ON PREMISE, EMPLOYEE CHECKED AND FOUND SOAP AT STORAGE ROOM ACROSS ESTABLISHMENT). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND GRILL) AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN REAR. ---------- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SELIMY SUBSTANCE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AND IN REAR AREA. ---------MUST REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CELING AND ELECRICAL WIRINGS WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM (ACCROSS HALLWAY) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Feb 10, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR 2 DOOR COOLER 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: DAMAGED BASE WALL TILES AROUND PREMISES MUST BE REPLACED AND MUST PROPERLY SEAL HOLES; 3 INCH HOLE CEILING TILES MUST BE SEALED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT FIXTURES UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 3, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Feb 5, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's (T5/Arrival) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's (T5/Arrival) on file is from Sep 8, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's (T5/Arrival)?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's (T5/Arrival).

Has Mcdonald's (T5/Arrival)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's (T5/Arrival) 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 (T5/Arrival) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.