MC DONALD'S #11559.
2754 N NARRAGANSETT AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 16 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 212024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT DISHAREA HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE OF 130.2F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO THE COLD WATER MIXTURE/HANDLE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 C CITATION ISSUED
FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CALL A LICENSED PLUMBER AND TO DISCONTINUE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL THE DRAIN NO LONGER BACKS UP WASTE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APR 42022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR WHIPPED CREAM/DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
FOUND OLD FOOD SPILLS INSIDE THE 1-DOOR BEVERAGE AIR COOLER IN THE COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE WITHOUT A FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE MISSING FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE ADJACENT DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CALL A LICENSED PLUMBER AND TO DISCONTINUE WASHING DISHES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL THE DRAIN NO LONGER BACKS UP WASTE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENT LOCATED IN THE 1ST DRIVE THRU WINDOW AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 222021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERFVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR OF BUSINESS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 52019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE AREA ABOVE THE GRILL WHERE UTENSILS ARE STORED, TOP OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AND EXTERIOR OF MCCAFE COOLER.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR BOTH WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
DEC 172018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK TO BE DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 52018FAILED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK TO BE DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND RUN AUTOMATICALLY FOR 15 SECONDS WITHOUT NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. MUST RAISE SHELVES TO BE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING LID TO PREVENT THE HARBORRAGE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR: CEILING TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, WALL BASE BY REAR EXIT DOOR, WALL COVERING TO THE RIGHT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WALL TILE BY THE 2ND DRIVE THRU WINDOW, AND WALL BASE TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER THE FRYERS, UNDER THE MCCAFE EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE HOT OIL TANKS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 172017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS, AS IT IS REQUIRED WHENEVER FOODS ARE PREPARED AND OR SERVED. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATIONS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER, IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM, IN NEED OF REPAIR/MAINTENANCE. AFTER PAPER TOWELS WERE INSTALLED, THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER DID NOT DISPENSE PAPER TOWELS PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND OR REPAIR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 82016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FRONT BEVERAGE STATION DRIP TRAYS NOT CLEAN ie. MILK AND ORANGE JUICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OCT 162015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES:2 ICE MACHINES, 3 COFFEE MACHINES, TEA MACHINE, AND 2 SODA MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 92015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES AT RESTROOMS, REAR STORAGE, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT RESTROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND FLUSH.
FOUND FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES:2 ICE MACHINES, 3 COFFEE MACHINES, TEA MACHINE, AND 2 SODA MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 162014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CONDIMENT STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT MILK PREP COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPILL FROM UNDERSIDE OF CUP CANISTERS AT FRONT LINE,DEEP FRYERS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND TRASH FROM FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BREAKROOM,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES UNDER FROM DRIVE THRU AND SERVING LINE.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REGROUT WALLS IN VESTIBULES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,IN TOILETROOM IN PLAYLAND AREA.
SEP 92014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 6-LIVE LARGE FLIES ON MENU BOARD,ON WALL BEHIND CASHIER AND ON CEILING IN DINING AREA.ALSO MORE THAN 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,MIRRORS ,BOXES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA DISH WASHING AREA,MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN PLAYLAND AND MEN'S & WOMEN'S IN RESTAURANT AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/9/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CONDIMENT STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT MILK PREP COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPILL FROM UNDERSIDE OF CUP CANISTERS AT FRONT LINE,DEEP FRYERS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND TRASH FROM FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BREAKROOM,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES UNDER FROM DRIVE THRU AND SERVING LINE.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REGROUT WALLS IN VESTIBULES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,IN TOILETROOM IN PLAYLAND AREA.
AUG 182014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CONDIMENT STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT MILK PREP COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPILL FROM UNDERSIDE OF CUP CANISTERS AT FRONT LINE,DEEP FRYERS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND TRASH FROM FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BREAKROOM,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES UNDER FROM DRIVE THRU AND SERVING LINE.
Inspector Comments: MUST REGROUT WALLS IN VESTIBULES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,IN TOILETROOM IN PLAYLAND AREA.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM STALL.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SOAKER LINE,WOMEN'S LEAKY TOILET.
AUG 82014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND ON BREAD RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,5- LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,7-10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ALSO GARBAGE DOOR,BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPEARTOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/8/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CONDIMENT STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT MILK PREP COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPILL FROM UNDERSIDE OF CUP CANISTERS AT FRONT LINE,DEEP FRYERS.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND TRASH FROM FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BREAKROOM,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES UNDER FROM DRIVE THRU AND SERVING LINE.
MUST REGROUT WALLS IN VESTIBULES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,IN TOILETROOM IN PLAYLAND AREA.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM STALL.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SOAKER LINE,WOMEN'S LEAKY TOILET.
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