SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MC DONALD'S.

BEAT. 35/100

5253 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 4, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 5 of 22 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

12 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed

VIOLATIONS

includes 13 critical

RECORDS COVER

14 YEARS

since Jul 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 4

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

4 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALFood Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASH SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN WOMEN WASHROOM AT 76.7F AND 75.4F, MEN WASHROOM AT 78F, PREP AREAS 70.1F AND 66.9F, NEAR DRIVE-THRU 83.1F AND NEAR BEVERAGE STATION 72.3F, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIANS ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 10:25AM, AT THE END OF THE WALK THROUGH. HAND WASH SINKS MENTIONED HOT WATER TEMPERATURES HAVE ALL BEEN CORRECTED AND AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE MAINTAINING BETWEEN 99F-104F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE/TRASH CAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORPest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY WITH THE MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT WITH POSITIONING MOPHEAD IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

MINOROther

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APR 11

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

11 violations3 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC ON SITE DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:43 P.M. AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,HAMBURGERS, SALAD,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:43 P.M. AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A FEMALE WITH VERY LONG NAILS HANDLING FOODS (FRENCH FRIES AND BAGGING FOOD ITEMS AND ANOTHER FEMALE WITH PAINTED PINKISH NAIL COLOR HANDLING FOOD AS WELL .SPOKE WITH MANAGER ON EMPLOYEES WEARING GLOVES AND NAILS TO BE A CERTAIN LENGTH ACCORDING TO LAW.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES PUT ON GLOVES DURING INSPECTIONG.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINOREmployee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

FEMALE WITH LONG AND PAINT FINGERNAILS PLACED GLOVES ON DURING INSPECTION.(COS)

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CONVEYOR,EXTERIOR GRILL ON SODA MACHINE AT DRIVE THRU,INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER,DRY FOOD ROLLING STORAGE RACKS, WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT MIDDLE HAND SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR FRYERS, 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN SOUTH VESTIBULE.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND EQUIPMENT.

MAY 21

2021

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF HOT DUGE AND CARAMEL DISPENSER CONTAINERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

APR 22

2021

PASSED

4 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SIGNAGE MISSING AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSSanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

DEC 21

2020

PASSED

0 violations

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DEC 11

2020

FAILED

1 violation1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR INSIDE WALLBASE THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR AND ALSO NEXT TO BEVERAGE STATION IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

SEP 29

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

4 violations

DETAILS

SERIOUSFood Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COOKED EGG PATTIES AT 50.4F AND RAW BACON AT 53.2F UNREFRIGERATED ON ROLLING CART IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS AND $50 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FLOOR FAN IN BEVERAGE AREA AND NON USED CUSTOMER BEVERAGE STATION, NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DUST. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR UNDERNEATH DRIVE THRU WINDOW. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL BEHIND FRY STATION NOT CLEAN, GREASE/DEBRIS. FLOOR UNDER DRIVE THRU CASHIER STATION NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE PAPER/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN

AUG 13

2018

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NO FLOOR GROUT NOTED AT REAR AREA NEAR WAREWASHING AREA AND THROUGH OUT REAR AREA. INSTD TO GROUT FLOOT TILES AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 7

2018

FAILED

3 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALFood Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11A- a handwashing sink shall be located in all food preparation, food dispensing and warewashing areas. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED AT PREP AREA WHERE FRY STATION, HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND FOOD ASSEMBLY LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PF VIOLATION 7-38-030C.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NO FLOOR GROUT NOTED AT REAR AREA NEAR WAREWASHING AREA AND IN THROUGH OUT REAR AREA. INSTD TO GROUT FLOOT TILES AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO PROVIDE CEILING TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

AUG 2

2018

FAILED

6 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALFood Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND UTENSILS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH, DUST, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN, PINK/BLACK SLIME. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. PF VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINOROther

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030C.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MAR 9

2018

PASSED

4 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

EXCESSIVE ICE ON CEILING IN WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO NOTED PANEL LOOSE ON SIDE OF CONDENSER IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND REPAIR. CHEMICAL LINES AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF EXCESSIVE LENGTH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED BASIN AT BASE OF UTILTIY SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation

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

WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

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

REPAIR SMALL SECTION ON WALL BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT WHERE SMALL ELETRICAL SPARK OCCURED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 11

2016

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE HALF WALL IN BETWEEN THE FRONT COUNTER STATION AND MCCAFE/DRIVE THRU AREA. MUST REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

NO COLD WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT THE FAUCET ABOVE THE ICE CREAM MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. THE FAUCET EXTENSION FOR THE FAUCET ABOVE THE ICE CREAM MACHINE DOES NOT REACH THE ICE CREAM MACHINE. MUST EXTEND THE FAUCET TO REACH BOTH TOP SECTIONS OF THE ICE CREAM MACHINE.

OCT 29

2015

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

WORN GROUT AND CRACKED TILES BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MC CAFE AREA AND IN FRONT BY FRYERS. INTSD TO RE GROUT AND REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP BEVERAGE AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SAME AREA THAT IS CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE.

DEC 22

2014

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN MENS WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED SO THAT THERE IS NO STANDING WATER AND ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF MOP SINK IN NEED OF GROUT. REGROUT AND MAINTIAN FLOOR SO THAT THERE IS NO STANDING WATER, FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 14

2014

PASSED

12 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HOLDER LOCATED ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN DISREAPIR ALLOWING SCOOP TO FALL INTO ICE. REPAIR HOLDER SO THAT IT PREVENTS HANDLE OF SCOOP FROM TOUCHING ICE.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR BENEATH COFFEE MACHINE WITH LARGE GAPS IN GASKETS AND STANDING WATER WITHIN REFRIGERATOR. REPLACE GASKETS SO THAT THERE IS A TIGHT SEAL WHEN REFRIGERATOR IS CLOSED AND MAINTIAN REFRIGERATOR SO THAT THERE IS NO STANDING WATER.

MINORSanitation

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

INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF MOP SINK. REPLACE GROUT SO THAT FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN: FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA. MUST GROUT: FLOOR IN DRIVE-THRU AREA & IN FRONT OF 3-COMP. SINK.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSEERVED UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA ABOVE HAMBURGER FREEZER. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED MOP SINK FAUCET IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR FAUCET

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED HANDLES OF MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE KNOBS AND REPAIR ACCESS TO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

WATER LINE ATTACHED TO COFFEE MACHINE LEAKING. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED FAUCET AVAILABLE TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF SOFT SERVED ICE CREAM MACHINES LEAKING. REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED MISSING OR BROKEN THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. REPLACE ALL BROKEN THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN. STAFF SHOULD BE CHECKING THERMOMETERS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES

AUG 1

2014

FAILED

14 violations

DETAILS

SERIOUSSanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE MUST BE EMPTIED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSFacility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1376008 12/12/2013 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #32 MISSING GAUGE AND DOOR GASKETS IN HAMBURGER FREEZER IN PREP AREA AND #38 CRACKED EXTERIOR TOP BASIN AND BASIN OF UTILITY SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HOLDER LOCATED ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN DISREAPIR ALLOWING SCOOP TO FALL INTO ICE. REPAIR HOLDER SO THAT IT PREVENTS HANDLE OF SCOOP FROM TOUCHING ICE.

MINORSanitation

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

MINORSanitation

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

INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF MOP SINK. REPLACE GROUT SO THAT FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSEERVED UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE. OBSERVED STANDING WATER FROM LEAKING WATER LINE. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA ABOVE HAMBURGER FREEZER. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

WATER LINE ATTACHED TO COFFEE MACHINE LEAKING. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED FAUCET AVAILABLE TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF SOFT SERVED ICE CREAM MACHINES LEAKING. REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED MOP SINK FAUCET IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR FAUCET.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED HANDLES OF MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE KNOBS AND REPAIR ACCESS TO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

MINOROther

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

DEC 12

2013

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

MISSING GAUGE AND DOOR GASKETS ON HAMBURGER FREEZER IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

CRACKED EXTERIOR TOP AND BASIN OF UTILITY SINK. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.

DEC 12

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

2 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALFood Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

THE TWO DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES WAS 58.2F.UNIT IS TAGGED. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN. WHEN THE UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED OR REPLACED FAX A LETTER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SO AN INSPECTOR CAN COME HERE TO REMOVE TAG.DO NOT USE THE UNIT. FAX#312 746-4240.

MINORSanitation

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

CLEAN ALL THE FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH HAS GREAS BUILDUP.

OCT 25

2012

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

FOUND MISSING BASEBOARDS AND FLOOR TILES IN THE STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARDS AND MISSING FLOOR TILES WHEN THE FLOOR IN MOPPED WATER POOLS IN THE AREAS.

AUG 20

2012

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

FOUND MISSING BASEBOARDS AND FLOOR TILES IN THE STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARDS AND MISSING FLOOR TILES WHEN THE FLOOR IN MOPPED WATER POOLS IN THE AREAS.

AUG 9

2012

FAILED

3 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPest Activity

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

THE TWO SOUTH AND NORTH FRONT DOORS THE SOUTH SIDE DOOR AND THE BACK DOOR ALL HAVE A ONE FOURTH INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020 INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL THE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

MINORSanitation

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

REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN THE STOREROOM.

MINORSanitation

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

CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE PREP AREA AND PROVIDE THE MISSING VENT ABOVE THE PREP STATION. DRAIN UNDER THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WATER GOES DOWN VERY SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

JUL 28

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

6 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE, BOX FAN IN BASIN OF SINK. ALSO NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. INSTD TO CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(CRITICAL)

MINORSanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.

MINORSanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY SIDE EXIT DOOR. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER EYE WASH STATION WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

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

REPLACE ALL MISSING VENT COVERS AND CEILING TILES THRU-OUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT.

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

REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, LOOSE AND LEAKING. REPLACE MISSING PIPE AT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.

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NEARBY IN BRIGHTON PARK

CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE COMPANY