SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MC DONALD'S.

BEAT. 47/100

6336 S ASHLAND AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 15, 2022 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Oct 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 15
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE, TOOLS STORED INSIDE HAND WASHIHNG SINK IN PREP AREA, PLASTIC TUBING STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 28
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS MISSING IN REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND DISH WASHING AREA, MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER FRONT BEVERAGE COUNTER NEAR DRIVE THRU, MISSING VENT COVERS IN DISH WASHING AREA, DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE FRONT COUNTER, DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ICE MACHINE, SYRUP SPILLS UNDER SODA DISPENSER UNITS, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE INSIDE BUSINESS. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE BUSINESS THAT IS VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340

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MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE RECORDS AND MAINTAIN. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340

MAR 3
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE HS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/PROVIDED FOR MANAGER ON DUTY.ALSO THE PIC UNABLE TO PROVIDE DURING INSPECTION PROOF OF ANY EMPLOYEE ON DUTY WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF(5) 7OZ-SIZE BOTTLED MILKS AT 56.0F,(1) LARGE 4-LB BAG OF MILK CREAM AT 55.0F INSIDE COOLER AT DRIVE THRU.FOOS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX 7-LBS AT COST $ 7.00-COS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER IN DRIVE THRU AREA BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 57.0F. INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE THAT 41.0F OR BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

AUG 26
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 5
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: FLOOR DRAINS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE NEED DETAILED CLEANING.

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FEB 26
2020
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

UNABLE TO UTILIZE HANDWASH SINK AT MAIN ASSEMBLY LINE, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 146.3F, AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE MISSING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100F-120F. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAINS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE NEED DETAILED CLEANING.

SEP 20
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A DRAIN PIPE CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

JUN 15
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 8
2018
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL AND CHUTE WITH EXCESSIVE PINK SLIME ON SURFACES. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. VIOLATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

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

WALK IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY AND WITH EXCESSIVE ICE AROUND FRAME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

EXCESSIVE RUST/DEBRIS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST, DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

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

GASKETS AROUND STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

APR 11
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP AROUND FREEZER DRAIN LINES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE/HAVE COMPRESSOR/DRAIN LINE CHECKED/REPAIRED.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT

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

OBSERVED THE WALL NOT CLEAN AT GRILL UNDER COUNTER FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

NOV 15
2017
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 16
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SAME AREA. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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

EXCESSIVE ICE AROUND DOORS AT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. WORN CAULKING AROUND UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAK AROUND FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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