APR 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MCDONALD'S.
EAT. 77/100
4158 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 18, 2018 · passed with conditions
13 of 18 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Observed sausage and egg burritos, and burrito mix (eggs, sausage, peppers, etc.) on prep counter at improper temperatures of 51.8F - 69.1F. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 3 lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates total value to be approximately $5. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed standing water on floor behind ice machine/under tea brewing station. Operator corrected during inspection (hose was relocated to floor drain). Observed excessive dust and debris on floors of electrical and utility closets next to office. Observed excessive grease on floors under grease tanks in rear of kitchen. Operator cleaned all floors during inspection.
APR 122017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE HOSE FROM THE SANITIZER TO THE SINK LEAKING HOLE IN THE HOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE SELF SERVICE SODA STATION COUNTER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW BETWEEN THE WALL AND COUNTER UNDER THE TEA DISPENSER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
AUG 122016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 12
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER CO2 TANKS.
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APR 82015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE POP SYRUP STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR TO REMOVE SPLATTERS AND DRIPPING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
NOTED A FEW EMPLOYEE'S NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO ALL EMPLOYEE'S IN FOOD PREP/SERIVING AREAS.
JUN 32014FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 3
2014
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER READING 50.0 WHEN IT SHOULD BE 0*F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALL FOOD WAS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE MOVED TO ANOTHER FREEZER.
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. MAX. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS 61.8*f AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRONT FREEZER NEXT TO GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO FRONT LINE DRIP TRAYS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR STORAGE BEHIND BAG/BOX MACHINE, IN FRONT WASHER, AND SIDE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER/DRY MOP ALL AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN FRONT CEILING VENT DUSTY BY DRIVE THRU AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE TEA/ICE MACHINES WATER SUPPLY LINE. PIPES/LINES ARE CORRODED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LINES AND PROVIDE DEVICE. OBSERVED SPRAYER AT 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR BOTH HAND SINKS WATER MUST BE RUNNING 15 SECONDS WITHOUT RE-ACTIVATION.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN REAR, SIDE STORAGE AND OUTSIDE SHED IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED, AND REPAIR SHED DOOR/OR REMOVE.
MAY 302013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 30
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DRINK NOZZELS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF PRODUCT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AT GRILL, FRYER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD IN STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 232013FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 23
2013
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND 14 WHOLE EGGS ON COUNTER TOP AT 55.7 DEGREES, 1/2 CARTON OF LIQUID EGG AT 47.7 DEGREES. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR THE AMOUNT OF PRODUCT ON COUNTER DURING PREP. TOTAL VALUE $30.00 3LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(a)CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
WHEN I MACHINE WAS OPENED MANAGER AND I FOUND A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE CUBES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
REAR DOOR TO GARBAGE AREA AND ENTRY DOOR IN DINING ROOM NOT RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR 1/4 INCH. LIGHT AVAILABLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. ELIMINATE OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DRINK NOZZELS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF PRODUCT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AT GRILL, FRYER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD IN STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 32012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 3
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE WORN, BLACK CAULK MOULDING AT WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 222012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 22
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE WORN, BLACK CAULK MOULDING AT WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 132012FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2012
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 (0VER 10) ON WALLS BY SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE STATION AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND GREASE ON GROUND IN SURROUNDING AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN SAME AREA AND HAVE DUMPSTERS LIDS TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE WORN, BLACK CAULK MOULDING AT WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REPLACE MISSING THERMOMETER IN FRONT MILK REACH-IN COOLER.
MAY 202011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN COMPUTER ROOM. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER, MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN HOLDER OR CLEAN/SANITIZE BUCKET.
OCT 12010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 1
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN COMPUTER CLOSET AND WHERE NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ELEVATE STOCK IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET 6" OFF FLOOR
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. LIGHTING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA (NORTH CORNER) NOT BRIGHT, CHANGE BULBS
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. ALL FOOD HANDLERS REGARDLESS OF TITLE OR POSITION ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
MAY 42010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 4
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MGR ON DUTY ONLY HAS STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ELEVATE STOCK IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET 6" OFF FLOOR.
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. LIGHTING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA (NORTH CORNER) NOT BRIGHT, CHANGE BULBS.
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. ALL FOOD HANDLERS REGARDLESS OF TITLE OR POSITION ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
JAN 112010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN COMPUTER CLOSET AND WHERE NEEDED.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. REPLACE MISSING THERMOMETER IN SMALL REACH-IN COOLER UNDER SANDWICH CONDIMENT TABLE IN PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS OR CONTAINERS MUST EITHER BE STORED IN DESIGNATED HOLSTERS INSIDE THE MACHINES OR IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH SANITARY SOLUTION
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