SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MC DONALDS.

YOUR CALL. 56/100

3855 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 31, 2025 · passed

14 of 24 inspections passed, 3 failed, 7 passed with conditions. 18 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
14 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
89
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 31
2025
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING DIRTY FOOD TRAYS PUT THEM INSIDE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THEN RETURNED TO THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEGAN TOUCHING CLEAN FOOD TRAYS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND NO HANDWASHING.MUST WASH HANDS AT EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MANTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MILK SPILLAGE INSIDE OF THE MILK REFRGERATOR AT FRONT NEAR THE DRIVE-THRU AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH DUSTS AND DEBRIS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

APR 25
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WEARING GLOVES, TAKING MONEY FROM CUSTOMER AND GRABBING HASHBROWN (FROM HOT HOLDING UNIT) AND PUTTING IT IN A BAG WITHOUT TONGS/CHANGING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES WHEN CHANGING TASKS. PRIORTIY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRCUTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 22
2021
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 8
2020
PASSED
0 violations
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DEC 1
2020
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE DINING ROOM, MEN'S WASHROOM AND OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A SMALL FLYING INSECT LAND ON SEVERAL OF THE PIES STORED INSIDE OF THE DISPLAY CASE AT THE REGISTER AREA. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED ALL OF THE PASTRIES AND COOKIES STORED INSIDE OF THE DISPLAY CASE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 27
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR SUPPORT BEAM ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE ,CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE AND SODA DISPENSING ICE MACHINES. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA

JUN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINES AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

JUL 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWEL ON ONE(OUT OF 3) HAND SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ESTABLISMENT IS OPEN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES ON ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT THE PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTIONS. PF VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

RUBBER GASKET OF THE PREP COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DIRT AROUND THE GREASE DISPOSAL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND GRID ABOVE THE FRENCH FRIES STATION WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 27
2017
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 19
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLER POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES WEARING GLOVES WIPING PREP TABLE THEN START PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS (HOT BREAKFAST SANDWICHES) WITH THE SAME GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS NOR CHANGING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EACH ACTIVITY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

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

OBSERVED HOLE ON WALL BEHIND DRINK MACHINE LOCATED AT DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE ONE REACH-IN COOLER IN DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES AND MANAGERS(5) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 24
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM Inspection #: 2078544 AND Inspection Date: 08/16/2017 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION 16 OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALL AFFECTED ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED IN FRONT DINING AREA (2), FRONT FOOD PREP AREA (1), AND REAR DISH ROOM (1). INSTRUCTED CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINES LOCATED AT REAR DISH ROOM (1) AND TWO ICE MACHINES IN FRONT DINING AREA (2). CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

SEE VIOLATION # 14 ABOVE.

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

OBSERVED HOLE ON WALL BEHIND DRINK MACHINE LOCATED AT DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE ONE REACH-IN COOLER IN DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES AND MANAGERS(5) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 16
2017
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 52.3F OF IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT DRIVE-THRU. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED. THE UNIT IS BEING TAGGED NOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 3-38-005 (A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEM SUCH AS MILK BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 47.3F INSIDE ABOVE COLD HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT DRIVE-THRU AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED FOOD IMMEDIATELY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COLD FOOD AT LEAST 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER STATED THAT TOTAL VALUE OF DISCARDED FOOD IS $ 56.00 : 27 BOTTLES OF MILK, 16 PACKS OF YOGURT, AND 25 PACKS OF SLICED APPLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 3-38-005 (A)

CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE; AFTER HANDLING MONEY, SEVERAL EMPLOYEES AT FRONT DID NOT WASH HANDS BEFORE MAKING DRINK OR HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HAND AND CHANGE GLOVE BEFORE HANDLING FOOD AND AFTER EACH ACTIVITY TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010 (A)

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALL AFFECTED ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED IN FRONT DINING AREA (2), FRONT FOOD PREP AREA (1), AND REAR DISH ROOM (1). INSTRUCTED CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 3-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY; FOUND ABOUT 15-20 RAT DROPPINGS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. ALSO OBSERVED NO WASTE GREASE CONTAINER AT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. MANAGER STATED THAT WASTE GREASE ARE THROWN OUT IN PLASTIC BAGS AND PUT IN REGULAR WASTE DUMPSTERS. FOUND GREASE STAINS AND SPILLS ON THE GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ALONG THE SEWER COVER WHICH IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE OIL AND INSIDE WATER IS COVERED BY GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY AND ORDER WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST BE RODENT PROOF SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS GREASE TRAP AND BEING STORED INSIDE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS ICE MACHINE AND FRYERS NOT MAINTAINED. MUST MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNDER FRYER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVER AND HOLE ON WALL BEHIND DRINK MACHINE LOCATED AT DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVERS IN BOTH REST ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ONE VENTILATION IS NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE STAND UP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE ONE REACH-IN COOLER IN DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES AND MANAGERS(5) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TOGO CUP BEING USED FOR ICE SCOOP AT DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER ICE SCOOP.

MAR 3
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 25
2016
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THE FRONT COOLER (MILK, YOGURT, SALAD) AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.2F. OPERATOR REPAIRED AND COOLER NOW HAS AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 35.6F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER: 4LBS OF MILK AT 45.1F, 1LB OF PREPARED SALAD AT 44.2F, AND 1LB OF YOGURT AT 43.6F. OPERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD, VALUED AT $30 AS STATED BY OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 15 FRUIT FLIES ON AND AROUND THE CUSTOMER SODA MACHINES AND THE MCCAFE BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED-LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING/CLOSED COMPLETELY DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SO ALL LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING AND CLOSED COMPLETELY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED THE METAL ICE SCOOP CRACKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE DRIVE THRU ICE MACHINE, AND THE SUMMER ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD ACCUMULATION IN THE UNUSED FRYERS AND OIL DRIPPING BELOW THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

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

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND UNDER THE DINING ROOM SODA MACHINES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH NO HOT OR COLD WATER AND NOT IN USE. FACILITY STATED THEY DO NOT USE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER AND MAINTAIN OR TO REMOVE SINK. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HEATER DRAINING ON TO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO DRAIN PIPE DRAINS INTO A DRAIN AND NOT ON FLOOR. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE APPARENT AT THE MCCAFE BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LABEL IF PRESENT AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED MANAGERS HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND TO MAINTAIN.

OCT 6
2015
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 18
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

DEBRIS ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, INSIDE CLOSET, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE ROOM; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3PART SINK.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

APR 14
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wall base and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Faucet not maintained at exposed hand sink in prep area. Instructed to replace to prevent low water pressure.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Employees in food prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees in food prep area must wear proper hair restraint.

SEP 16
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine, pop dispensing unit shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under storage shelving, and behind C02 tanks, grease collector tank in rear not clean, need detailed cleaning, floor tiles by exit door in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear kitchen area, front cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.

APR 11
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER/CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PERFORMING MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES AND RETURNING TO HOT LINE AND HANDLE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS/READY TO EAT FOODS, CHEESE, TOMATOES, LETTUCE AND A TORTILLA; HOWEVER WEARING SAME GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HER HANDS. (ACTIVITIES, PICKED UP CLEANING TOWEL FROM BUCKET, CLEANING COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COUNTER, PICKED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SAME EQUIPMENT.) INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION AT THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

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

EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE TWO DOORS FREEZER, MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

DEBRIS ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, INSIDE CLOSET, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE ROOM; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3PART SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL SALAD COOLER.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER INSIDE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOXES AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FEB 6
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE TWO DOORS FREEZER, MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

DEBRIS ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, INSIDE CLOSET, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE ROOM; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3PART SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL SALAD COOLER.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER INSIDE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOXES AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAR 31
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS AND PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ORGANIZE SMALL STORAGE ROOM, REMOVE BOXES AND ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

OCT 4
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal //VIOLATION SEE REPORT #391232

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION SEE REPORT #391232

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily//VIOLATION SEE REPORT #391232

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION SEE REPORT #391232

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//VIOLATION SEE REPORT #391232

SEP 9
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS,FREEZERS,DRY STORAGE NEED DETAIL CLEANING

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//NEED HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN HANDLING UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS

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