MCDONALD'S.
2438 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO
19 of 27 inspections passed, with 10 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 152023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FEB 222022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 182021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.
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JUL 72020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 222019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE PREP TABLE UNDER THE ICED COFFEE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 312019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ REMOVE, AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 212019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FRONT CAFE MILK REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE FRONT FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE CAFE MILK COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JAN 92018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON BOXES AND ABOVE STORED ITEMS OF FAN HOUSING, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
REPAIR LEAK AT MOP SINK FACUET IN UTILITY CLOSET.
DEC 192017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 252016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION LOCATED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET LOCATED IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 182016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION LOCATED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET LOCATED IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 272015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL NOZZLES ON DRINK MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
FEB 32015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL NOZZLES ON DRINK MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
JAN 302015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL NOZZLES ON DRINK MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 182014FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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 32013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN WHEEL ON THE SALAD 2 DOOR COOLER (SIDE SALAD ROOM).
REPAIR WALL BEHIND SALAD 2 DOOR COOLER NORTH WEST CORNER.
NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
NEED TO INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE.
AUG 302011FAILED4 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 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.
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.
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.
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 222011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SOME MANAGERS NOT WEARING HATS, CAPS OR HAIR NETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.
FEB 42011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 212010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER.
OCT 62010FAILED5 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. 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.
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).
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.
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.
PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER.
AUG 102010FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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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