MCDONALD'S.
1664 S BLUE ISLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
21 of 29 inspections passed, 5 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 12024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (ABOUT 10 BOTTLES OF MILK, ABOUT 100 SMALL PACKAGES OF LIQUID DAIRY CREAMER) INSIDE OF A REFRIGERATION UNIT AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, TCS FOODS WAS AT 58F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARD ABOUT 20 LBS OF DAIRY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON A PIPE LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE CO2 TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
6-501.12 OBSERVED TOILET TISSUE SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
AUG 142023FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS ADEQUATELY. LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE SODA MACHINE SPOUT LOCATED NEXT TO DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW.
FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND UTILITY SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE STANDING WATER, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
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AUG 52020FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.111 OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
6-501.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.
DEC 112019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE STAFF COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVENS, AND CLEAN COFFEE STATION FRONT.
AUG 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN AN EXISTING DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY -NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER SODA MACHINE IN FRONT DRIVE THRU.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILE UNDER SODA MACHINE IN FRONT DRIVE THRU,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER BEHIND ICE CREAM MACHINE.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH CLOSETS NEAR STAFF BREAKROOM.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DISCOLORED WATER ON FLOOR UNDER SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY AREA.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
NOV 212016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILLS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 22016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED AIR CURTAIN ATTACHED TO WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH BUILD UP IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 52015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL EXPOSED SINKS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, MCCAFE, ORANGE JUICE, CREAMER, ETC.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AROUND GREASE RECYCLING UNITS, INSIDE CABINETS UNDER SELF-SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.
NOV 182014FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1401751 DATED:03/07/2014. 38 Pipe leaking under 3-compartment sink. Repair same. Provide splashguard at exposed handsink next to prep table. 06/07/2014 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING SHELVINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
STOCK ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE REAR CLOSET AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
APR 242014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Observed cooler door gaskets not tight fitting. Instructed to replace gaskets. Observed cutting board at salad prep line stained. Instructed to clean and sanitize or replace cutting board.
Observed floor with grease and debris behind syrup boxes and under cook line. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
Observed handsink in prep area not sealed to wall. Instructed to seal handsink to the wall. Observed baseboards in Walk In cooler unattached to the wall. Instructed to repair baseboards.
Observed light shields missing in dry storage and prep area. Instructed to provide light shields
Pipe leaking under 3-compartment sink. Repair same. Provide splashguard at exposed handsink next to prep table.
Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in santizing solution.
MAR 72014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Observed cooler door gaskets not tight fitting. Instructed to replace gaskets. Observed cutting board at salad prep line stained. Instructed to clean and sanitize or replace cutting board.
Observed floor with grease and debris behind syrup boxes and under cook line. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
Observed handsink in prep area not sealed to wall. Instructed to seal handsink to the wall. Observed baseboards in Walk In cooler unattached to the wall. Instructed to repair baseboards.
Observed light shields missing in dry storage and prep area. Instructed to provide light shields.
Pipe leaking under 3-compartment sink. Repair same. Provide splashguard at exposed handsink next to prep table.
Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in santizing solution.
APR 182012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS HAVE GREASE DRIPPING DOWN FROM THE GRILLS, CLEAN UP THE GREASE AND REMOVE PUDDLES FROM UNDER THE GREASE HOLDING TANKS.
FEB 242011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FRYERS AND THE CABINETS UNDERNEATH NOT CLEAN,SOME FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD STOREROOM NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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. THE VENTS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM ARE DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
DEC 272010FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49F. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
THE FOLLOWING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REACH-IN COOLER: EGG PATTIES AT 48.5F(6 DOZEN), SHELL EGGS AT 52.9F (3 DOZEN), LIQUID EGG MIXTURE AT 50.1F (6 CONTAINERS), AND BURRITO EGG MXITURE AT 50.9F.(APPROX 3LBS). ALL VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 30LBS, $500 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED7-38-005A CRITICAL.
NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER AND UPRIGHT BREAKFAST REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP. PROVIDE COVER AND OR LID FOR FRONT SERVICE ICE BIN. REMOVE BREAD CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS-PROVIDE SHELVES/RACKS FOR STOCK ITEMS. EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,HINGES OFF. REPAIR SAME.
CLEAN, UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT, BEVERAGE NOZZLES, INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE FOUNTAIN AT CUSTOMER AREA, VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF FRONT HAND WASH SINK, WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ALONG WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.
STANDING WATER SECTIONS NOTED BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
SEAL OPENINGS AROUND BEVERAGE LINES AT CEILING AT REAR AREA. LIGHT SHIELDS THUR-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
JUL 132010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER AND UPRIGHT BREAKFAST REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP. PROVIDE COVER AND OR LID FOR FRONT SERVICE ICE BIN. REMOVE BREAD CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS-PROVIDE SHELVES/RACKS FOR STOCK ITEMS
CLEAN, UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT, BEVERAGE NOZZLES, INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE FOUNTAIN AT CUSTOMER AREA, VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF FRONT HAND WASH SINK, WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ALONG WALL BASE IN DINING AREA
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER SECTIONS NOTED BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND BEVERAGE LINES AT CEILING AT REAR AREA
PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE FREEZER.
REPAIR LEAK UNDER ICE BIN BY FRAPPE UNIT.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD
JUL 92010FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND OVERHEAD SPRAYER ABOVE SOFT SERVE UNIT AND FRAPPE UNIT WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANTIZE EQUIPMENT. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN HOT WATER PROVIDED ABOVE UNITS.CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED NOR CLEAN. DUMPSTER LEAKING LIQUID, SPILLS SURROUNDING DUMPSTER, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON DUMPSTER ATTRACTING HOUSE FLIES TO SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE DUMSTER, CLEAN SPILLS, ANS MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION TO PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER AND UPRIGHT BREAKFAST REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP. PROVIDE COVER AND OR LID FOR FRONT SERVICE ICE BIN. REMOVE BREAD CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS-PROVIDE SHELVES/RACKS FOR STOCK ITEMS.
CLEAN, UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT, BEVERAGE NOZZLES, INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE FOUNTAIN AT CUSTOMER AREA, VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF FRONT HAND WASH SINK, WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ALONG WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER SECTIONS NOTED BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND BEVERAGE LINES AT CEILING AT REAR AREA.
PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE FREEZER.
REPAIR LEAK UNDER ICE BIN BY FRAPPE UNIT.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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