SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MCDONALDS.

EAT. 95/100

5656 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 15, 2014 · passed

Passed all 10 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 15
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, cooler, must properly date foods in walk in freezer, cooler.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be replaced/repaired, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving not clean, needs cleaning, rear storage area shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors behind ice machine, 3 compartment sink missing grout, needs re-grouting. Floors in rear kitchen area, rear storage area under shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

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

Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

JAN 10
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Wall in rear kitchen area by mop sink had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.

SEP 18
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED TO CONFINE HAIR PROPERLY AND/OR WEAR HAIRNET.

MAR 28
2012
PASSED
6 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. MISSING ICE BIN LID IN FRONT AREA MUST BE REPLACED

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

Interior deep fryer cabinets, lower storage shelves and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DEEP FRYER PANEL FULL OF GREASE,MUST SCHEDULE SERVICE FOR CLEANING ; INTERIOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES FOR CLEAN KITCHEN WARES UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR BY THE CASHIER'S AREA MUST BE REPLACED

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

DEC 20
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Interior deep fryer cabinets, lower storage shelves and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided in beverage mix cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Managers not wearing hair restraints in prep area. Instructed that all employees must have proper hair restraints.

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JUN 23
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Frozen beverage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Frozen beverage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometers not maintained inside prep coolers. Instructed to replace broken thermometers and have all thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.

MAY 11
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Frozen beverage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor in corners and behind walk-in cooler storage rack not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometers not maintained inside prep coolers. Instructed to replace broken thermometers and have all thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.

DEC 9
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

JUL 2
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,CHEESE 3PACKAGES-3LBS AT 49.1F,LIQUID EGGS 6 BOXES OF 2LBS EACH 50.2F TOTAL $50,FOUND THESE FOODS IN 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 42.9F,ALSO FOUND FRESH EGGS IN THIS REFRIGERATOR AT 40.6F,PRECOOKED EGGS IN PLASTIC BAGS AT 40.1F,AND OTHER CAESAR SALAD AT 40.3F;INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW AND KEEP TEMPERATURE LOG;MANAGER DISCARDED THE CHEESE AND LIQUID EGGS

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. FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER ICE MACHINE AND COOLER MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED

MAR 22
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND ICE MACHINE DIRTY WITH SLIME FLOWING THRU THE ICE WATER ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,FOOD NOT PROTECTED,CITATION ISSUED,MUST HAVE ICE MACHINE CLEAN ALL THE TIME, AT THIS TIME STAFF IS NOW CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE BIN AT THE FRONT AREA WITHOUT COVER ,MUST PROVIDE LID

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. HOLE 6 INCHES ON WALL NEAR SODA CONNECTION AT THE REAR AREA MUST BE SEALED

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT FIXTURES AT THE REAR SIDE IN POOR REPAIR , MUST BE FIXED

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