HALE FAMILY MCDONALD'S.

Chicago Health Dept

2425 E 79TH ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).

19 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Aug 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 8

2025

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SODA MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATION OF A BLACK STICKY SUBSTANCE BETWEEN THE MACHINE AND COUNTERTOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SODA SPLATTER ON CUP HOLDERS WHERE PLASTIC CUPS ARE STORED FOR SERVICE BY SODA MACHINE. OBSERVED HOLDERS FOR CUP LIDS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF SODA AND COFFEE SLATTER ON SIDES OF HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FREQUENTLY, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN DINING ROOM WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND ALONG THE PERIMETER OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND 3-COMP SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND AROUND PERIMITER OF KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WINDOWSILLS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 27

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORGE AREA.

AUG 8

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

THREE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. HOT WATER AT 79.8 DEGREES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. P-TRAP NOT CONNECTED WATER FALLING TO FLOOR. MAINTENCE ARRIVED ON SITE TO CORRECT ISSUES WITH HANDSINKS. ALL SINKS NOW IN GOOD REPAIR AND ABLE TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING IN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL DOOR HANDLES AND HANDLES ON EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL DRINK NOZZLE MACHINES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL SIDES, WHEELS, AND DRAWERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 16

2022

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 22

2022

PASS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MENS TOILET ROOM FAUCET NOT ACTIVATING / FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED THICK DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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FEB 14

2022

FAIL 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MENS TOILET ROOM FAUCET NOT ACTIVATING / FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP DISPENSER IN MENS TOILET ROOM AND SOAP DISPENSER IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL/PROVIDE SOAP DISPENSER IN MENS TOILET ROOM AND REPAIR DISPENSER IN WOMENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED THICK DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 20

2022

PASS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MENS TOILET ROOM FAUCET NOT ACTIVATING / FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED THICK DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 18

2022

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EVERY HAND SINK MUST HAVE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER IN TOILET ROOMS AT 66.9F AND 75.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE MINIMUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER CHEMICAL FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DISPENSER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SANITIZER MUST BE MAINTAINED TO PROPERLY SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH OPEN LIDS AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AND ABOVE RIM OF DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAT LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 12

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING THEIR HAIR, WIPING THEIR HANDS ON CLOTHES, AND PULLING UP THEIR PANTS IN THE MIDST OF MAKING/BAGGING ORDERS TO GO AND NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK. MANAGER DIRECTED ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IMMEDIATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. COS

APR 12

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOP, STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING, EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE SMALL DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FEW FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT THEIR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

APR 2

2021

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSE OF THE JUICE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOP, STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING, EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED: NOTED OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND TRASH WHICH IS A POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. ALSO NOTED GARBAGE ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE ROACHES WERE NOTED AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE SMALL DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FEW FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT THEIR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

JAN 21

2020

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 17

2020

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINE, JUICE MACHINE, CREAMER MACHINE, MCCAFE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 48.9F-54.1F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP SINKS AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS IN PREP AREA, DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING NEAR FRYERS, AND BEVERAGE MACHIINES. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ALONG WALL NEAR REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND GRILL, AROUND GREASE RECYCLING UNIT, ACCUMULATED SPILLAGE, STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINES ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DRIVE THRU AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED SPILLS AND SPLATTERS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 9

2019

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE FRONT COUNTER DRINK STATION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

OCT 2

2019

FAIL 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ONE ROACH LOCATED ON THE WALL IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

MAR 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK CONVENIENT FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA WHERE DRINKS, COFFEE AND SMOOTHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-204.18 OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT CEILING AND ON STORED BOXES AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNITS.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SODA DRAIN UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 MOST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF GARBAGE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COVING WHERE NECESSARY THROUGHOUT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

FEB 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-204.18 OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT CEILING AND ON STORED BOXES AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNITS.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SODA DRAIN UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 MOST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF GARBAGE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COVING WHERE NECESSARY THROUGHOUT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

JAN 25

2019

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK CONVENIENT FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA WHERE DRINKS, COFFEE AND SMOOTHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS, AND CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES RESTROOMS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS RANGING FROM 78-86.2F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT CEILING AND ON STORED BOXES AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNITS.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SODA DRAIN UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF GARBAGE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COVING WHERE NECESSARY THROUGHOUT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

SEP 15

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER ON COILS AND FAN COVERS; REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT DRIVE THRU BEVERAGE STATION WITH HEAVY BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILE AND CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE SALAD COOLER ON THE FRONT SERVING LINE; SEAL HOLE IN WALL.

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