AUG 1
2014
PASS · 0 violations
MCDONALDS.
Chicago Health Dept
3540 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2014.
7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2014.
Last inspected Aug 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
29
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 25
2014
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less at time of inspection, list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperatures requirements are follows:eggs(3 cases) at 48.1F, milk at 47.4F, ham(Canadian bacon)at 46.6F, slivered raw onions at 46.7F, mgmt discarded product at once, (walk in cooler air temp was at 41.8F).Citation issued 7-38-005(A) Critical violation).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found rear exit door not rodent proof, door had 1/4 inch(or greater)gap on bottom of door(middle)shall be repaired. Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious violation.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, bsmt storage area shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning, reach in cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in kitchen prep are under 3 compartment sink, rear kitchen area, and inside play areas not clean, need cleaning(corners), floor in bsmt storage area under shelving, CO2 tanks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields that were missing end caps in bsmt storage areas, shall be provided.
NOV 8
2013
PASS 7 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Ice machine lid cover in state of disrepair/broken, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler of shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, storage areas in 1st floor need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, and storage rooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in bsmt storage shall be replaced/repaired, ceiling tiles in kitchen area need cleaning.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas shall be provided.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
NOV 30
2012
PASS 4 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY (HOT) WATERLINE UNDER HANDSINK INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM (DINING AREA).
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT (UNDER STAIRCASE) STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.----------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.
MAR 1
2011
PASS 4 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Interior ice machine panel, three compartment and storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in basement and along wallbase in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided inside reach-in cooler. Instructed to provide thermometers visible inside all cooler.
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AUG 3
2010
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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. WORN OUT 50 TINY AND SMALL PIECES OR RUBBER FLOORING IN THE CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED; FLOORS IN BASEMENT FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION 05-26-11
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
MAY 26
2010
PASS 4 violations
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. ICE BIN NEAR CASHIER TAKE OUT COUNTER WITHOUT LID,MUST PROVIDE COVER
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. FLOOR IN BASEMENT BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED; FLOOR IN 3 SMALL ROOMS IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
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. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ,1 IN BASEMENT AND 1 ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. MOPSINK FAUCET IN JANITOR'S ROOM LEAKING,MUST BE FIXED,INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AND REMOVE HOSE
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