SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MC DONALDS # 6771.

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1951 N WESTERN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 27, 2020 · passed with conditions

12 of 17 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED AS A FORM OF REPAIR ON COLD WATER HANDLE ON HAND SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED INADEQUATE WATER FLOW TIME ON WASHBOWL SINKS IN RESTROOMS.MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS OF CONSTANT WATER FLOW IN ALL WASHBOWL SINKS.

SERIOUSSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER BAG-IN-THE-BOX SODAS IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

JAN 17
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Observed the exposed handsink next to the 3 compartment sink to have no paper towels at dispenser. Instructed facility to maintain sink with soap and paper towels at all times. Facility installed during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

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

Observed the front counter ice bin to have a small leak on the bottom. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

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

Observed the front drive thru window ice machine that produces ice used for human consumption to have dirt accumulated on it. Instructed facility to clean, santize, and maintain.

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

Observed the floors in need of cleaning in various areas:under the front ice bin floor found dirty and wet, under the freezer and storage racks near the three compartment sink, and under the fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Found dirt and food debris accumulated in the floor drains under the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

OCT 26
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

DEC 9
2016
PASSED
0 violations
APR 21
2015
PASSED
0 violations
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MAR 19
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT FRONT SERVING LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

SEP 4
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS AND DRIP TRY AROUND DRINKS AND COFFEE AREA.

MAY 23
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

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

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE PENETRATIONS IN THE ELEVATOR ROOM.

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

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE (2) 1 DOOR OVENS IN THE KITCHEN AREA REQUIRE VENTILATION IF ITS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS.

MAY 22
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

THE FAR RIGHT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES I.E.NO BARRIER.SEE PICTURE ATTACHED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

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

THE THREE (3) DOORS TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT THAT WHERE NOTED TO MANAGERS AT THIS TIME MUST BE INSECT/RODENT PROOFED MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

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

MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

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

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE PENETRATIONS IN THE ELEVATOR ROOM.

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

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE (2) 1 DOOR OVENS IN THE KITCHEN AREA REQUIRE VENTILATION IF ITS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS.

NOV 26
2012
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 19
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES MULTI TASKING WHILE NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN EACH TASK, TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS, ICE, FRYERS, AND HAIR INSTRUCTED ON GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES, AND CONSTANT HAND WASHING, CRICTICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-010 (A)

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

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG WITH RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER TO TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE, MUST PROVIDE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MACHINE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BY FRONT COFFEE PREP STATION, MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED, EXHAUST FAN IN BATHROOMS NOT WORKING, MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN ALL BATHROOMS

AUG 20
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT REAR STORAGE AREA

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS

DEC 30
2011
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 23
2011
FAILED
5 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS NEED TO BE RODENT PROOFED TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY. MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE 2DOOR COOLER GASKET.

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.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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 IN WALK-IN COOLER, KITCHEN AREA, PREP AREAS AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPING ON CEILING AT PIPES BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ABOVE ELECTRICAL PANEL AND HOLE AT WALL BEHIND WASHING MACHINE.

DEC 1
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 4 DOOR ICE FREEZER WITH ICE ON THE INSIDE DOOR, AND WATER ON OUTSIDE DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER MOLDING AROUND DOORS

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN TRASH ROOM FLOOR, AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP TO REMOVE WATER.

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE DUSTY BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BUN RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JUL 14
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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.REPLACE RUBBER MOLDING AROUND 4 DOOR FREEZER.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE DUSTY BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE.

JUN 10
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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.OBSERVED THE 4 DOOR ICE FREEZER WITH ICE ON THE INSIDE DOOR, AND WATER ON OUTSIDE DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER MOLDING AROUND DOORS.

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.OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN TRASH ROOM FLOOR, AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP TO REMOVE WATER.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED CEILING TILE WATER DAMAGED IN FRONT DRIVE THRU INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BUN RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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