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MC DONALD'S

3122 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60645 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MC DONALD'S has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 9, 2012. The most recent inspection, on February 25, 2015, found no infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 23, 2014. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on August 9, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 9 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 23, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 7, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on August 29, 2013. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN BY 3COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
  3. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.SINK IS CLOGGED,UNABLE TO WASH HANDS,OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REMOVING WATER WITH A PLASTIC CONTAINER AND PAPER TOWELS FROM SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE THE OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
  4. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE BROKEN BLUE ICE SCOOP.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ICE DISPENSER AT COCA-COLA MACHINE/ICE MACHINE,MINERAL BUILD-UP
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT,DEBRIS BUILD-UP. KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • NO SANITIZE SOLUTION PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER TWO SMOOTHIE BLENDERS IN EXPOSED HAND SINK,AND USED FOR THE NEXT CUSTOMER.OBSERVED THE TWO BLENDER STORED INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WHEN I CAME IN AND IDENTIFIED MY SELF TO MANAGER. ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND INCLUDED BLENDERS MUST BE WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AROUND THE SODA FOUNTAIN IN DINING/SELF SERVE AREA, ALSO WASHROOM HALLWAY. INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS,AND IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED INTERIOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS WERE FILLED WITH GARBAGE,ALSO CONTAINER INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER WITH FOOD LIQUID AND FLIES IN IT. WALL HAS POP SPILLAGE ON IT SAID AREA. APPROX. 100 OR MORE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SMALL FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA AND PROVIDE GARBAGE LIDS FOR ALL INTERIOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA,BUILD-UP DUST AND DEAD INSECTS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND FAUCET AT MEN'S WASHROOM NOT STAYING ACTIVATED FOR A LEAST 15 SECONDS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. NEED TO REPLACE IN POOR WORKING CONDITION HOT WATER HANDLE AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA INCLUDING MANAGER AND OWNERS.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ALL THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. CAULKING AROUND THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE AND WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CART WITH MICROWAVE, INSIDE THE CABINET WITH SODA AND THE TOP AND SIDE OF THE SODA MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA, WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE CREAM AND COFFEE MACHINE, BEHIND THE PREP COOLER, BEHIND ALL THE COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA BY THE CASHIER, AROUND THE WATER HEATER, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER,UNDER ALL THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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