HALE FAMILY MCDONALD'S.
1951 E 95TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 17 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 72025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND VALVES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 182024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 92024PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, FILLED WITH METAL PLATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD TCS FOOD STORED IN TWO DRAWER PREP COOLER, LIQUID EGG 50.6F, CANADIAN BACON 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATIOM, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED TWO DRAWER PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 49.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 232023FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
STILL NEEDS TO PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT REAR DISH WASHING HAND SINK.
STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ALONG WALL CONDUITS,INSIDE AND ON ELECTRICAL BOXES,ON SIDES OF REGISTER,INSIDE OF FRENCH FRY FRYERS.BREAK ROOM- INSIDE A PAIR OF PINK CROKS IN A BOX.DRY STORAGE AREA-ON SHELVING UNITS OF SLIDING STORAGE RACK.DINING AREA-ON LEDGE OF SEAT. DRIVE THRU- FRONT AREA-SHELVING UNITS,UNDER REGISTER.ALSO OBSERVED A HARBORAGE /NESTING AREA INSIDE OF FRENCH FRY CABINETS WHERE INSULATION APPEARS TO BE GNAWED ON AND MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN SAME AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/23/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,GRILLS,USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT,COUNTER TOPS,PIPES AND WIRES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,ICE CREAM MACHINE,PREP SURFACES
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE , FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER .
Inspector Comments: GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
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FEB 212023FAILED17 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FISH,HAMBURGERS,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH BARE HANDS TOUCH READY TO EAT TCS FOODS.HE GRASP THE BAG WITH HIS HAND CUPPED ON TOP OF FRENCH FRIES AND PLACED IN BAG TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST PROVIDE GLOVES ,DELI PAPER FOR HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE.THE FRONT HAND SINK HAD ROLLING CARTS WITH SANITIZER BUCKETS STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK AND REAR HAD A PLASTIC SPRAY BOTTLE IN BASIN. MUST KEEP HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE A SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AT 49.3F AND WOMEN'S AT 56.5F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.HOT RUNNING WATER IS NOW RESTORED AT HAND SINKS.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 400 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ALONG WALL CONDUITS,INSIDE AND ON ELECTRICAL BOXES,ON SIDES OF REGISTER,ELECTRICAL BOX FOR HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT,INSIDE OF FRENCH FRY FRYERS,ON LEDGES OF ROLLING CART,ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE,ON FLOOR AND ON CHEMICALS IN CHEMICAL CLOSET.BREAK ROOM- INSIDE AND ON TOP OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ON TOP OF SUPPLIES AND PALLET,ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND STAFF REFRIGERATOR..DRY STORAGE AREA-ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR UNDER NEATH AND SLIDING STORAGE RACK,ON LANDING UNDER WALL HOT WATER TANK.DISH WASHING AREA-ON FLOOR UNDER SODA CADDY.LOBBY AREA-IN GARBAGE CAN CORRAL.DRIVE THRU- FRONT AND REAR ON FLOOR,ELECTRICAL BOX,SHELVING UNITS.ALSO OBSERVED A HARBORAGE /NESTING AREA INSIDE OF FRENCH FRY CABINETS WHERE INSULATION APPEARS TO BE GNAWED ON AND MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN SAME AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/21/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR AND WEST PARKING LOT DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING .
OBSERVED ICE BEING CONTAMINATED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE BY FOOD HANDLER DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER SPARYING A CLEANING CHEMICAL INTO A TOWEL IN HIS HAND THAT WAS DRIPPING CHEMICAL FROM IT ON TO THE ICE AS HE'S WIPING INTERIOR PANEL WITH IT.PRODUCT (ICE)WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SAINTIZED DURING INSPECTION. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK ADJACENT TO FRENCH FRY HOLDING UNIT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(COS)
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,GRILLS,USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT,COUNTER TOPS,PIPES AND WIRES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,ICE DISPENSERS ON SODA MACHINES,ICE BINS AND DRIP TRAY,ICE CREAM MACHINE,PREP SURFACES .
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW VALVES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON TOILET FIXTURES IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR FRONT HAND SINK,HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND MOPSINK IN SAME AREA,WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN MOPSINK CLOSET IN DINING AREA,GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES NEAR REAR DOOR.
MUST CLEAN GREASE , FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,MOPSINK CLOSET AND TOILET ROOMS,INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND BULB IN WALK IN FREEZER.
OCT 312022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAMBUGERS AND CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH PROPER CREDENTIALS MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 82022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAMBUGERS AND CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH PROPER CREDENTIALS MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT, CEILING AND FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 262022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH PROPER CREDENTIALS MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED A BOTTLE LABELED AS HEAT ACTIVATED GRILL AND TOASTER CLEANER STORED ABOVE AND DRIPPING ONTO A SHEET OF COOKED BACON. MANAGER DISCARDED THE BACON AND REMOVED CHEMICAL BOTTLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE CHEMICALS TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT, CEILING AND FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 112022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATION /LIQUID SPLATTER NEAR BEVERAGE STATION AT FRONT WINDOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED LEAK AT HAND WASHING FAUCET FIXTURE AT HAND SINK OPPOSITE OF OFFICE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACK UP IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT A PLUMBER IMMEDIATELY TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH MEAT GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEEP CLEAN.
JUN 102022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN MENS OR WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER UNDERNEATH SANDWICH ASSEMBLY STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 22022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN MENS OR WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER UNDERNEATH SANDWICH ASSEMBLY STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILTY IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS, SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS IN REAR
APR 252022FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN MENS OR WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED 15-20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN ON FLOOR IN REAR NEAR BACK DOOR AND 5-10 DROPPINGS IN FRONT ON LEDGE NEAR PICK UP WINDOW. OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES NEAR ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER UNDERNEATH SANDWICH ASSEMBLY STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED LIQUID SPILLAGE AND RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE STATIONS , AND ICE CREAM STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILTY IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS, SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS IN REAR AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ROTTING IN UNSUED DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 102021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND AROUND THE ICE CREAM MACHINE IN FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEMALE MANAGER AND ANOTHER FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHENEVER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND/OR HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN THE DISH MACHINE IS OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE PLUMBING SO THAT THERE IS NO SEWAGE BACK UP. MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS UP TO AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
TH INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, HOT WATER TANKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THE WALL IS DAMAGED BEHIND THE CONDUITS ON THE WALL BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE BREAK ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH HER FACE COVERING DOWN AROUND HER CHIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THE EMPLOYEE TO PROPERLY WEAR THE FACE COVERING AND WASH HER HANDS AFTER PUTTING IT ON CORRECTLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060 - COS
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