Mcdonald's (T2 E/F)

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

Mcdonald's (T2 E/F) appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2011. The most recent visit was on Sep 8, 2016. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mcdonald's (T2 E/F) dates to Sep 8, 2016.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Mcdonald's (T2 E/F)'s 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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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
6 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPT SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1953491 ISSUED ON 08-30-2016. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 #11 - EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEE FOR HAND WASHING. FOUND DOLLEY BLOCKING THE SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. #16 - INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER IS NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND SURFACES WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE SURFACES. ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: UPGRADE TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. (CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN. MISSING LID ON THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL LID. MUST REPAIR THE DOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER , NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DOOR SWEEP ALSO ON THE DOORS TO PREVENT AIR FROM COMING OUT FROM THE COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUIT IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. FILTER/HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 30, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BUCKETS WITH THE WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN FRONT OF THE E=FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT FOR THE EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. MANAGER REMOVED THE THE TWO BUCKETS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER IS NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND SURFACES WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT IN THE KITCHEN AROUND 2-3, BY THE OFFICE AREA AROUND 2-3. AND IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND 4-5. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES AND INFORM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. (CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN. MISSING LID ON THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL LID. MUST REPAIR THE DOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER , NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DOOR SWEEP ALSO ON THE DOORS TO PREVENT AIR FROM COMING OUT FROM THE COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUIT IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. FILTER/HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPT SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Jul 14, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 6, 2015
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 STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF CUT TOMATOES HELD INSIDE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER AT TEMPERATURES OF 45.7F-48.7F .MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED 5 POUNDS OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $20.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DISHROOM AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DISHROOM AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST WELD LEFT TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SUCH THAT ITS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS NEAR FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL PERSONNEL INCLUDING MANAGERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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May 23, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND MILK HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 44.6 F AND 47.1 F HELD INSIDE LOWER LEVEL WALK IN COOLER, HOWEVER SAID WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 42.0 F. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE MILK VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. 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 A FOOD HANDLER WEARING DISPOSIBLE GLOVES PICKING UP A PANCAKE FROM THE FLOOR THEN PROCEDING TO CHANGE HER GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010 A.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE SALAD REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCATERED DEBRIS AROUNG DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, SMALL PLASTIC BAGS, AND MOIST DIRT FROM THESE AREAS AND CLEAN THEM IN A DAILY BASIS TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Aug 8, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
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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 DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Aug 1, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER SUPPLY AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/PROVIDE. (A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PROVIDED WITH SUFFICIENT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
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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 DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Apr 9, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER CLEAN AT ALL TIMES
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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 BASE WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT MUST BE REPLACED; CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. LIGHT FIXTURES FRONT AND PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE PLACED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER
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Feb 4, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED STAFF WASHING AND SANITIZING DISHES WITHOUT PROPER RINSING,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS SET UP FOR WASHING AND SANITIZING ONLY,NO WATER ON THE 2ND COMPARTMENT WHICH IS FOR RINSING,INSTRUCTED MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,MUST SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE And SANITIZE
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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. PREP TABLE AND SHELVES IN THE REAR AREA MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE;EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT AREA MUST CLEASN 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. CEILING TILES IN FRONT ANT PREP AREA WITH TINY HOLES MUST READJUST CEILIG TILES TO PROPERLY SEAL; DAMAGED BASEWALL IN WALK IN COOLER ,BASEMENT MUST BE FIXED OR REPLACED
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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 LIGHTSHIELD AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.AIR VENTS IN THE STORASGE AREA,BASEMENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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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 PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's (T2 E/F) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's (T2 E/F) on file is from Sep 8, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's (T2 E/F)?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's (T2 E/F).

Has Mcdonald's (T2 E/F)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's (T2 E/F) have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonald's (T2 E/F) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.