Mcdonald's Corporation — Mcdonald's (T3 Hk Food Court)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
American
Last inspected: May 3, 2023
95
Score
Low Risk

Mcdonald's Corporation — Mcdonald's (T3 Hk Food Court) appears in inspection records 22 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 3, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Mcdonald's Corporation — Mcdonald's (T3 Hk Food Court)'s record stops at May 3, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 12 times.

Mcdonald's Corporation — Mcdonald's (T3 Hk Food Court)'s latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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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
May 3, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12--OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LITTER AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS SYRUP THROUGHOUT UNDERNEATH THE RACKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.(DISHMACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LITTER AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS SYRUP THROUGHOUT UNDERNEATH THE RACKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 28, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK LOCATED NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREOTECT ADJACENT HANGING ICE BUCKET AND ICE SCOOP. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 1, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND CEILING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING/SEALING PROPERLY UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Feb 22, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL).
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Sep 17, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LOOSE DOOR GASKET AT 1 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DOOR GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FRONT PREP AREA BEVERAGE DISPENSER AND LID STORAGE UNIT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT FRONT PREP HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN BASEMENT WALK-IN-FREEZER AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN-FREEZER AND CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK/SUPPLIES AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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May 2, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP COVERED ICE FOR DRINKS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES
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Apr 19, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION #55 FROM 9/27/2018 REPORT #2223048 NOT CORRECTED . FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE/LOCKER AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42.090 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AT CITE BUT NO COMPLETE CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION (MISSING DISPOSABLE MOP). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP COVERED ICE FOR DRINKS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAIN AND HAIR COVER FOR ALL EMPLOYEE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD INDUCING MANAGER
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN TOP OF DISH MACHINE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYING EQUIPMENT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Sep 27, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT SMALL ICE CREAM COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FROZEN DESSERT UNITS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 (A) FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENTS AT REAR STORAGE/LOCKER AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDER-AROUND-BEHIND FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED (M & M CANDIES) AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE EGG COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 10, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 2, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 AREA AND AT REAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE DEEP FRYER STATION TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN DETAIL IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1 DOOR (ICE CREAM MIX/WHIPPED CREAM) COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE REAR STOCK/EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREAS AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE/WALK-IN-COOLER AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease and food debris accumulation under the grill. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the rear exposed handsink to have a leak at the base of the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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May 19, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed the ice scoop stored inside the ice bin. Instructed facility to store and maintain in a separate and sanitary manner.
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Dec 22, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors under equipment and around the dish washing area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Sep 23, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and food debris on the floor near the soda boxes, near the three compartment sink, and near the McCafe machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Nov 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HASHBROWNS REACH IN FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKET DOESN'T COMPLETELY SEAL. MUST RE-ADJUST DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Aug 26, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE USE ARTICLES 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: SHELVES UNDER PREP COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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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: CEILING AND FIXTURES ABOVE PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILT-UP.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA.
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Dec 4, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT BASEMENT STORAGE.
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Jun 22, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Jul 13, 2011
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Jun 16, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. FOUND COOLER A7 47.5F WITH NON POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE,TAG COOLER,TRANSFERRED FOOD IN OTHER COOLER;MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED TO 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 ALL AROUND NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FOOD BOXES IN WALK IN COOLER BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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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 INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ORGANIZE REAR AREA ,KEEP CLEANING EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM CRATES OF BREAD
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May 3, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RECAULKED; DOOR SWEEP AT THE STORAGE AREA BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES FOR TEA CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEAN; LID FOR ICE BIN MUST BE PROVIDED
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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 AND ATTACHED TUBES ABOVE HEATING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED WALLS IN STORAGE ARA MUST BE FIXED,AT THIS TIME INSTALLATION OF NEW WALLS IS UNDERWAY
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's Corporation — Mcdonald's (T3 Hk Food Court) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's Corporation — Mcdonald's (T3 Hk Food Court) on file is from May 3, 2023. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's Corporation — Mcdonald's (T3 Hk Food Court)?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's Corporation — Mcdonald's (T3 Hk Food Court).

Has Mcdonald's Corporation — Mcdonald's (T3 Hk Food Court)'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's Corporation — Mcdonald's (T3 Hk Food Court) 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 Mcdonald's Corporation — Mcdonald's (T3 Hk Food Court) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.