Chicago
62
YOUR CALL

Mcdonald'S

8321 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
62/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
15
10 passed
Last Inspected
2015-01-29
Pass Rate
67%
4 failures
Score
62/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2015-01-29)
Failed 4 inspections (2014, 2013, 2012...)
Sanitation issues found across 34 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 34×
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2015-01-29 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR THE DOOR AT THE WALK-IN COOLER,DOES NOT CLOSE TIGHTLY,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL CHEST COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA

critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THEB STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRS,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

2014-06-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-06-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
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 EVIDENCE OF AND LIVE INSECTS /GNATS ON PREMISES IN REAR 1ST FL AND THRU-OUT ENTIRE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.ALSO LIVE ROACHES,2 MED AND 1 BABY ROACHES IN BASEMENT STORAGE CRAWLING ON FLOORS AND HOT WATER TANK.OBSERVED 98 LIVE INSECTS/GNATS IN...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN (DEBRIS,ETC)BY SUB PUMP IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND HEAY EQUIPMENT 1ST/BSMT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

OPENINGS THRU-OUT WALLS IN BASEMENT WALLS,CEILINGS AND AROUND PIPES.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

2013-05-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-05-02 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIME, YELLOWISH BUILD-UP DRIPPING ONTO ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-005(A).

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 OVER 15 SMALL FLYING INSECTS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ON WALL AND CEILING AND IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE FLYING INSECTS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA OF FOOD SPILLS WHERE NECESSARY. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER CONVEYOR BELT AT TOP AND BOTTOM, AND IN BASEMENT AREA ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE /PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2012-07-16 Pass Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ICE MACHINE(1ST FLOOR), SOFT-SERVE MACHINE, POP DISPESING STATION IN DRIVE-THRU, HOOD ABOVE GRILLS, LEGES AND WHEELS OF CARTS OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA., PREP TABLES, COUNTERS AND CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FR...

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT SECTIONS OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND SUMP PUMP AND WASHER IN BASEMENT THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. KEEP EXCCESSIVE WATER AND SPILLS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH AN...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN SECTION OF WALL BEHIND CO2 TANKS IN BASEMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN LOCKED STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.

2012-02-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES AND CARTS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED, ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN LOCKED ROOM IN BASEMENT, EXTERIOR OF LIDS ON SWEET EA IN WALK-IN COOLER, BACK OPEN SECTION OF POP DISPENSERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDERNEA...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED ( KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT).

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE SPLATTERS AND SPILLS HAVE OCCURRED. REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND WALL COVES THROUGHOUT.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2012-01-30 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

5 FRUIT FLIES NOTED IN BASEMENT ON WALL BY SUMP PUMP AND ON PIPES IN AREA WHERE POP DISPENSERS ARE LOCATED-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP ALL SPILLS(FLOORS) AND SPLATTERS(PIPES,WALLS & CEILINGS) THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL-CITAT...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES AND CARTS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED, ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN LOCKED ROOM IN BASEMENT, EXTERIOR OF LIDS ON SWEET EA IN WALK-IN COOLER, BACK OPEN SECTION OF POP DISPENSERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDERNEA...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED ( KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT).

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE SPLATTERS AND SPILLS HAVE OCCURRED. REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2011-04-07 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES AND CARTS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED ( KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT).

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE SPLATTERS AND SPILLS HAVE OCCURRED. REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR BY WALK-IN COOLER AND LEAK IN BASEMENT BY POP DISPENSER UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A NEATER FASHION IN BASEMENT.

2011-03-23 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

LEAK UNDER FRYERS CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. REPAIR SAME. GASKET AT REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME. CLEAN INTERIOR OF HAND SINKS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. KEEP FLOOR DRY AROUND WASHER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AND SPRAYER ON 2-COMP AND 3-COMP SINKS.

2010-10-19 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Sanitation

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION WHILE PREMISES IS PREPARING/SERVING FOOD, WASHING UTENSILS, ...

minor Sanitation

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. REPAIR GASKET ON PREP FREEZER NEAR FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

LEAK UNDER FRYERS CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. REPAIR SAME. GASKET AT REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME. CLEAN INTERIOR OF HAND SINKS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. KEEP FLOOR DRY AROUND WASHER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AND SPRAYER ON 2-COMP AND 3-COMP SINKS.

2010-09-03 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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. REPAIR GASKET ON PREP FREEZER NEAR FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

LEAK UNDER FRYERS CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. REPAIR SAME. GASKET AT REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. KEEP FLOOR DRY AROUND WASHER.

2010-07-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

LEAK UNDER FRYERS CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE. REPAIR SAME. GASKET AT REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. KEEP FLOOR DRY AROUND WASHER.

2010-07-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
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 OVER 20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES AROUND FRONT COFFEE STATION. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

LEAK UNDER FRYERS CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. REPAIR SAME. GASKET AT REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. KEEP FLOOR DRY AROUND WASHER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLT STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA

2010-01-28 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

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