SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MCDONALD'S.

YOUR CALL. 62/100

8321 S ASHLAND AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 29, 2015 · passed

10 of 15 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 29
2015
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

CRITICALPest 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

JUN 24
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 17
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 BASEMENT STORAGE BOXES,WALLS FLYING,COMING FROM BUCKET OF WATER AT WALL BEHIND STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.CONTACT PEST CONTROL.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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.

MAY 9
2013
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 2
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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).

CRITICALPest 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.

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

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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JUL 16
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

MINORSanitation
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 FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
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 AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTIN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN ALL SECTIONS OF BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKY SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN LOCKED STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.

FEB 6
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS,

MINORSanitation
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).

MINORSanitation
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.

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

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JAN 30
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
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 UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS,

MINORSanitation
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).

MINORSanitation
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.

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

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

APR 7
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES AND CARTS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
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).

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

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

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

MAR 23
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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

OCT 19
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
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, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER TO REPAIR HOT WATER TANK. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H63926 COURT DATE 12-2-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107. PLUMBER ARRIVED WITH THERMOCOUPLE AT APPROXIMATELY 2PM AND STATES HOT WATER WILL BE PROVIDED WIHTHIN AN HOUR.

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. REPAIR GASKET ON PREP FREEZER NEAR FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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

SEP 3
2010
PASSED
3 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. REPAIR GASKET ON PREP FREEZER NEAR FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

JUL 27
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

JUL 20
2010
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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

JAN 28
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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