SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MCDONALD'S.

EAT. 77/100

2438 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 18, 2023 · passed

19 of 27 inspections passed, with 10 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
27
19 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
65
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 18
2023
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 15
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED 2 OUT OF 2 MECHANICAL HAND DRYING PROVISION BROKEN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.CORRECTED ON SITE. MANAGER PROVIDES PAPERTOWEL.

SEP 12
2022
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 22
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND ACCUMULATED DIRT AND MINOR STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS.

AUG 18
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP AT THE COFFEE STATION TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER WHERE MILKS ARE STORED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.

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JUL 7
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE REAR AND MINOR ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

NOV 22
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE PREP TABLE UNDER THE ICED COFFEE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 31
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ REMOVE, AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 21
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE FRONT CAFE MILK REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FRONT FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE CAFE MILK COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JAN 9
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON BOXES AND ABOVE STORED ITEMS OF FAN HOUSING, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS AROUND GRILL AREA AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN FREEZER/COOLER. REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER RACKS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

REPAIR LEAK AT MOP SINK FACUET IN UTILITY CLOSET.

DEC 19
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. ALSO, OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP OR TOILET PAPER IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED THESE ITEMS AT MY REQUEST DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FEB 25
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION LOCATED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET LOCATED IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 18
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND STAY TIGHT FITTING AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL DUMPSTER OR INCREASE DUMPSTER PICK UP FREQUENCY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION LOCATED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A SLITE PINK/BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MACHINE ATTACHED TO THE DRINK MACHINE LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET LOCATED IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 27
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ALL NOZZLES ON DRINK MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS AROUND WASHER, GREASE CONTAINER AND SUPPLY SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

FEB 3
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ALL NOZZLES ON DRINK MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS AROUND WASHER, GREASE CONTAINER AND SUPPLY SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

JAN 30
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FRONT REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AT THIS TIME. AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.3 DEGRESS AIR TEMP. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.

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

FOUND 23 CONTAINERS OF MILK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.3 DEGREES. MILK WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE $15.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.

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

RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ALL NOZZLES ON DRINK MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS AROUND WASHER, GREASE CONTAINER AND SUPPLY SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 28
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 18
2014
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:D.BHATTAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREAS,TOILET ROOMS,PREP AREAS,REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEST AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

FOUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING TRASH HANGING OUT ONE END OF SAID CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND ENSURE THE GARBAGE LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, SINKS, SHELVES, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ROLLING CARTS,DEEP FRYERS,FOUNTAIN DRINK STATIONS,COFFEE STATIONS NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO PROVIDE A SCRUB AND CLEAN IN DETAIL.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN CLOSETS 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

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

WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES NEAR THE 2 COMP SINK.

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

LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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

FOUND WATER LEAK AT HOSE FROM A FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION PUMP NEAR THE REAR WASHING MACHINE AND HANDLE AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 3
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN WHEEL ON THE SALAD 2 DOOR COOLER (SIDE SALAD ROOM).

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

REPAIR WALL BEHIND SALAD 2 DOOR COOLER NORTH WEST CORNER.

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

NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

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

NEED TO INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE.

SEP 6
2011
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 30
2011
FAILED
4 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. FOUND 30- 35 GNATS IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM ON THE FLOOR, AROUND THE TOILET AND ON THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. OBSERVED DRAIN PIPES THAT HAVE LEAKS AT TWO PLACES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SOME WATER WAS SEEPING INTO THE MENS ROOM FLOOR. ALSO OBSERVED NO HANDLE AT THE FAUCET AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPESAND REPLACE THE FAUCET HANDLE.SREIOUS CITATION GIVEN.7-38-030.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. OBSERVED ONE OF THE TWO URINALS SLOW DRAINING ALLOWING SOME OF THE WATER TO OVERFLOW WHEN FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO PUT THE URINAL OUT OF ORDER UNTIL REPAIRED BY THE DUE DATE. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-030.

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. MISSING GROUT UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME.

AUG 22
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

SOME MANAGERS NOT WEARING HATS, CAPS OR HAIR NETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.

FEB 4
2011
PASSED
3 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. THE FLOORS ARE SLIPPERY FROM GREASE BUILDUP IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE VENTS HAVE DUST BUILDUP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

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. SOME MANAGERS NOT WEARING HATS, CAPS OR HAIR NETS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND WEAR SAME.

OCT 21
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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR PANEL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER.

OCT 6
2010
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. AT THIS TIME I OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE IN PLAYLAND AREA OF RESTAURANT. OVER TWENTY DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ALONG LOWER EDGE OF WALL/WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM; MUST SEAL SO THAT DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOM. TWO FLIES OBSERVED ON PREMISES AND SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS; ELIMINATE. CITATION #H000064600 ISSUED FOR IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY DEC. 2, 2010 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AT 9:00AM IN ROOM 107. MAIL IN INFO GIVEN ALSO.

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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR PANEL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSER AT SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA (CDI).

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 AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT DRIVE THRU STATION UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINE, UNDER FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN REAR STORAGE BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES, BEHIND LARGE SYRUP TANKS IN REAR.

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 THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN WALLS AND AT WALL BASES: RECAULK IN WOMENS HANDICAPPED STALL AT LEFT SIDE OF TOILET (CDI), SEAL IN MENS HANDICAPPED STALL AT SIDE OF TOILET (CDI), REPLACE WALL TILE UNDER PLAYLAND AREA INSIDE FENCE (CDI), SEAL ABOVE WALL TILE IN REAR BY STORAGE SHELVES OF PAPER PRODUCTS (CDI). SEAL LOOSE WALL PANEL UNDER THREE COMP SINK, SEAL SMALL CRACK UNDER TWO COMP SINK, SEAL LOWER WALL AT SIDE OF PREP COOLER IN SALAD PREP AREA, SEAL AT LOWER WALL BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE AND SEAL HOLE OBSERVED BEHIND CO2 AND GREASE TANKS IN FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER.

AUG 17
2010
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 10
2010
FAILED
1 violation1 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

FOUND ABOUT 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG BRICK WALL BASE, ALONG WINDOW LEDGES, AND AROUND PLAY LOT EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT SEATING/PLAY LOT AREA. ALSO, FOUND 1/4TH GAP AT RIGHT BOTTOM SIDE OF EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES, AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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