MCDONALD'S.

Chicago Health Dept

4158 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2018.

Last inspected Apr 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 18

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

DEC 15

2017

PASS · 0 violations

APR 12

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SELF SERVICE SODA STATION COUNTER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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 12

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER CO2 TANKS.

DEC 4

2015

PASS · 0 violations

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APR 8

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 4

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 3

2014

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 30

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 23

2013

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 3

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 22

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 13

2012

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REPLACE MISSING THERMOMETER IN FRONT MILK REACH-IN COOLER.

MAY 20

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

JAN 26

2011

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 1

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 4

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 11

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Minor Sanitation

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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