MCDONALD'S.
2005 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
7 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 102017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS ON THE LINE WHERE CHEESE IS STORED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED UNEVEN CAULK HANGING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE ICE BOX AT THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK CURRENTLY IN PLACE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIALS TO PROVIDE A FLAT, SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
JUL 182016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME AT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA. ALSO ONE DEAD FLY AND DEBRRIS AT EDGE OF INTERIOR OF THE UNIT LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED BROKEN AND UNSEALED CAULKING INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE ABIVE THE SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER BY THE WINDOW.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRESENT CULKING AND REPLACED WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIALS
SEP 212015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR GARBAGE AREA, STORAGE AREA, FRONT PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50-52 FRUIT FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND DRINK BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS IN NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE
OCT 22014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
REACH-IN COOLER IN DRIVE THRU AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.1F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MILK DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 53.7-54F IN REACH-IN COOLER IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30 HALF PINTS OF MILK. MILK MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B1 CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON SELF SERVICE POP MACHINE IN DINING AREA, MCCAFE, CREAMER, AND JUICE BEVERAGE MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS BEHIND COUNTER, PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS BEHIND MCCAFE COOLERS.
REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER ABOVE CUPS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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OCT 72013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE BASE BOARDS IN MOP CLOSET IN DINING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT 3- COMP SINK.
SEP 172012PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITH GLOVES ON, INSTRUCT TO RESTRICT AT ONCE, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HAND WASHING, AND INSTRUCTED TO TO INFORM EMPLOYEES ABOUT ABOUT HAND WASHING PROCEDURES, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-010 (A)
MAR 212012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Gaskets not maintained on reach-in coolers doors. Instructed to replace gaskets.
Cooking equipment, storage shelves, sinks and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Coving tile and wall not maintained around three compartment sink. Instructed to replace missing coving tile and detail clean walls and replace chaulk around three compartment sink.
Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
AUG 52011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY IN WALK-IN COOLER
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST RESTRICT STORING ICE SCOOP IN ICE MACHINE WITH HANDLES NOT FACING UP
FEB 162011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
JUL 212010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK AREAS IN POOR REPAIR,SEAL OPENINGS ABOVE 3 COMP SINK.
JUL 142010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS DISHROOM,REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS,IN CLUTTERED DUMPSTER GARAGED STORAGE.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE RECCOMMENDED,REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER ON FLOOR.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN STORAGE CLOSET USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR BASINS OF 2 COMP SINK AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,SHELVING,FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION KNOZZLES,INTERIOR CABINETS,SYRUP STORAGE RACKS,SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK AREAS IN POOR REPAIR,SEAL OPENINGS ABOVE 3 COMP SINK,CLEAN,SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM GARAGED DUMPSTER AREAS.
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