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McDONALD'S # 22821

11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60666 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

McDONALD'S # 22821 has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 30, 2016. The most recent inspection, on August 12, 2022, found no infractions.

3 of 12 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, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 14, 2021. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 12, 2019. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 30, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 15 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on April 14, 2021. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • 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 13 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on July 20, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WALK IN FREEZER IN FOOD STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN LOWER LEVEL BASEMENT.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DEFROST PREP COOLER WITH ICE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH PREP COUNTER.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND (2) COFFEE MACHINE INFRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH FRYER AND GRILL IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR AREA.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUSTS ON SHELVING UNIT IN WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Unable to locate Backflow preventer at ice machine. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • FOUND (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE STAND-UP 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ADJACENT TO DEEP FRYERS(AIR TEMPERATURE 60F).FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS:ASSORTED BREAKFAST EGG/SAUSAGE BURRITOS (48.7-50.0F),CUT SLICED TOMATOES 49F,ONION BACON SAUCE 50.0F,SALAD CHEESE 53.1 ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD COLD AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED 6 POUNDS OF (TCS FOODS) WORTH APPROX. $30.00 AS STATED BY MANAGEMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED-COS.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • FOUND STAND-UP 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ADJACENT TO DEEP FRYERS WITH (TCS FOODS) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (AIR TEMPERATURE 60F). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER.THE SAID REFRIGERATOR IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNTIL IS REPAIRED,COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PLEASE NOTE:SEE BELOW COMMENTS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED - COS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUSTS ON SHELVING UNIT IN WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN IN BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE POTATO FRY HOPPER IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Unable to locate Backflow preventer at ice machine. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained. -
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA AND IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND TO MAINTAIN.
  8. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed the front small 1 door yogurt cooler to have a torn refrigeration gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Also observed the freezer to the left of the grill/griddle and the unused refrigeration unit to the right of the grill/griddle to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain all.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed dirt and food debris on the floors in various areas: behind the grease trap, behind counters and machines at the front counter, under and behind the coffee area, under the soda box rack, behind the hot water tank, and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed dusty walls and ceilings above the front counter machines and above the soda box rack. Also observed the wall behind the coffee area and the french fry and hash brown holding unit to have food debris accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed small leaks at the three compartment sink faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Observed the front small 1 door yogurt cooler without a thermometer. Instructed to install and maintain.
  9. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • Found the front exposed handsink without paper towels. Instructed facility that all handsinks must maintain soap and paper towels at all times. Facility installed during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • Previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1954142, dated 9-9-16: Violation 32- "MISSING LID ON THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL." Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed the front small 1 door yogurt cooler to have a torn refrigeration gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Also observed the freezer to the left of the grill/griddle and the unused refrigeration unit to the right of the grill/griddle to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain all.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed dirt and food debris on the floors in various areas: behind the grease trap, behind counters and machines at the front counter, under and behind the coffee area, under the soda box rack, behind the hot water tank, and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed dusty walls and ceilings above the front counter machines and above the soda box rack. Also observed the wall behind the coffee area and the french fry and hash brown holding unit to have food debris accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed small leaks at the three compartment sink faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Observed the front small 1 door yogurt cooler without a thermometer. Instructed to install and maintain.
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING LID ON THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL.---------MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
  11. License

    3 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1953491 ISSUED ON 08-30-2016. (RETAIL FOOD LICENSE #2009092 LEGAL NAME: LOTT RESTAURANTS LLC 22821 SERIES) 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
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING LID ON THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL.---------MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
  12. License

    0 infractions

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