Chicago
25
BEAT

Mcdonald'S

6515 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636 · West Englewood · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
25/100

Mixed record — 19 of 30 inspections passed

Inspections
30
19 passed
Last Inspected
2017-02-07
Pass Rate
63%
7 failures
Score
25/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2017-02-07
Failed 7 inspections (2016, 2015, 2015...)
Pest Activity issues found across 17 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 51×
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Pest Activity critical 17×
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Other serious 14×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Facility Condition minor
2017-02-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

IMPROPER GARBAGE HANDLING OBSERVED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. OVERFLOWING GARBAGE 6-8 NCHES ABOVE THE RIM OF THE RECEPTACLE WITH THE LIDS OPEN OBSERVED IN ONE OF THE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE GARBAGE CORALE. MUST KEEP THE LIDS CLOSED ON THE GARBAGE CONTA...

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE EXCCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM REACH-IN FREEZERS. REPLACE RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO SALAD COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILLS AND DEEP FRYERS)AND THE CABINET INTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS WHERE DIRT, SPILLS AND DEBRIS IS PRESENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS WHERE DIRT, GREASE AND STAINS ARE PRESENT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ICE SCOOP THAT WAS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE, AND TO KEEP ALL ICE SCOOPS INSIDE THE ICE BINS INVERTED WITH HANDLES UP, NOT TOUCHING THE ICE.

2016-11-09 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

THE ELECTRIC HAND DRYERS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. NO PAPER TOWELS WERE AVAILABLE INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM FOR HAND DRYING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR OPERATIONAL SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES. CRIT...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER DOORS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE DRAIN LINE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

2016-10-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER DOORS.

2016-10-07 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
serious Sanitation

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 AND HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, LAUNDRY AREA AND STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THESE AREAS AND 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER DOORS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AND OTHER AREAS WHERE NECESSARY TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

2015-10-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-10-09 Fail Short Form 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

OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED ON WALLS IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON WALLS AND FLYING IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38...

minor Sanitation

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

COFFEE BEVERAGE STATION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME

minor Pest Activity

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

LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

2015-09-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Storage & Handling

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

UNWHOLESOME, UNSOUND FOOD PRODUCT NOTED ON SITE. OBSERVED TRAY OF BUNS WITH GREEN MOLD (BUNS DATED 9/15/15) IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON ROLLING CART WHERE ALL BUNS ARE STORED. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE. C...

minor Sanitation

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

COFFEE BEVERAGE STATION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Pest Activity

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

LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

2015-09-14 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

OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING IN FRONT AT CASHIER LINE AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 2 LIVE BEES AND 4 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN FRONT DINING AREA AND BY DRIVE THRU WINDOW. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITAT...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DISPLAY AT ALL TIMES VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

ICE BIN COVERS MISSING. PROVIDE SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

COFFEE BEVERAGE STATION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Pest Activity

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

LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

2014-10-10 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE TABLE IN THE BREAK ROOM AFTER IT IS USED EACH TIME. ALSO CLEAN ORANGE JUICE MACHINE, CREAMER, FRAPPE, SMOOTHIE AND POP MACHINES DRIP TRAYS, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, BLENDERS, CABINETS UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE AND ALL(SPILLS).

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER THE TABLES IN THE BREAK ROOM AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.

2014-09-30 Fail Short Form Complaint
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

FOUND 15 LIVE ANTS ON THE TOP OF THS TABLE IN THE EMPLOYEES BREAK ROOM. FLY ACTIVITY MINIMIZED TODAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-O20. MUST CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE TABLE IN THE BREAK ROOM AFTER IT IS USED EACH TIME. ALSO CLEAN ORANGE JUICE MACHINE, CREAMER, FRAPPE, SMOOTHIE AND POP MACHINES DRIP TRAYS, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, BLENDERS, CABINETS UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE AND ALL(SPILLS).

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER THE TABLES IN THE BREAK ROOM AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.

2014-08-28 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND ICE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE REMOVE THE ICE AND CLEAN THE FLOOR.

2014-04-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-04-10 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER HAS OVER FLOWING GARBAGE AT THE 3- COVER GARBAGE AND THE DUMPSTER AND IS MISSING ONE OF THE COVERS NOT RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS 7-38-020 MUST PROVIDE A COVER TO THE DUMPSTER SO IT WILL BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN BOTH HOOD,FILTERS, FRYERS,ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ORANGE JUICE MACHINE, CREAMER, FRAPPE, SMOOTHIE AND POP MACHINES DRIP TRAYS, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, BLENDERS, CABINETS UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE AND ALL(SPILLS),

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM HAS URINE ALL OVER THEM AND HAS FOUL ODOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE STORAGE ROOM.

2013-06-27 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

WALK-IN FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE NEED TO REMOVE/REPAIR.

2013-03-07 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

CUPS AND CONTAINERS USED TO SCOOP ICE. MUST HAVE APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING ICE.

2012-06-04 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON SALAD PREP COOLER UNDER CONDIMENT AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ORANGE JUICE, CREAMER, FRAPPE, SMOOTHIE AND POP MACHINES DRIP TRAYS, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, BLENDERS, CABINETS UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE (SPILLS), ETC.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

RE-INSTALL FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

2011-11-03 Pass Short Form Complaint
5
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. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON SALAD PREP COOLER UNDER CONDIMENT AREA.

minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ORANGE JUICE, CREAMER, FRAPPE, SMOOTHIE AND POP MACHINES DRIP TRAYS, NOZZLE...

minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE, IN BEVERAGE AND DRIVE-THRU AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, GRILL, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, ETC).

minor Pest Activity

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

LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING IN ALL AREAS (DEAD INSECTS, DUST BUILDUP).

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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

2011-09-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
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. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON SALAD PREP COOLER UNDER CONDIMENT AREA.

minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ORANGE JUICE, CREAMER, FRAPPE, SMOOTHIE AND POP MACHINES DRIP TRAYS, NOZZLE...

minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE, IN BEVERAGE AND DRIVE-THRU AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, GRILL, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, ETC).

minor Pest Activity

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

LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING IN ALL AREAS (DEAD INSECTS, DUST BUILDUP).

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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

2011-09-13 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSE...

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. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON SALAD PREP COOLER UNDER CONDIMENT AREA.

minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ORANGE JUICE, CREAMER, FRAPPE, SMOOTHIE AND POP MACHINES DRIP TRAYS, NOZZL...

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. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE, IN BEVERAGE AND DRIVE-THRU AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, HOLDING UNIT...

minor Pest Activity

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

LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING IN ALL AREAS (DEAD INSECTS, DUST BUILDUP).

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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

2011-08-23 Pass Short Form Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, SPIGOTS, NOZZLES, ETC.

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. ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING (FOOD DEBRIS). FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AR...

minor Sanitation

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. REPLACE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN DINING AREAS (NEAR WEST ENTRANCE DOOR, SEATING, ETC.)

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

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. OPERABLE THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-I...

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 INCLUDING MANAGERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2011-05-04 Pass Short Form Complaint
6
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 SALAD PREP COOLER DOOR UNDER CONDIMENTS.

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. ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING (FOOD DEBRIS). FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AR...

minor Sanitation

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. REPLACE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN DINING AREAS (NEAR WEST ENTRANCE DOOR, SEATING, ETC.)

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

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. OPERABLE THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-I...

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 INCLUDING MANAGERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2011-03-14 Pass Short Form Complaint
5
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 SALAD PREP COOLER DOOR UNDER CONDIMENTS.

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. ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING (FOOD DEBRIS). FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE ...

minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED SINK AND SWEET TEA PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS IN DINING AREA.

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. OPERABLE THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-I...

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 INCLUDING MANAGERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2010-10-14 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKET AT REACH-IN FREEZER NEXT TO FRYERS ON BACK COOKING LINE.

minor Pest Activity

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

PARTIAL VIOLATION CORRECTED----DUST FROM CEILING VENTS CLEANED AND DEAD INSECTS REMOVED FROM LIGHT SHIELDS. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED SINK AND SWEET TEA PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS IN DINING AREA. (MUST CORRECT BY 5/4/...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR INTERIORS OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND SERVINGS AREA.

2010-09-10 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKET AT REACH-IN FREEZER NEXT TO FRYERS ON BACK COOKING LINE.

minor Pest Activity

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

PARTIAL VIOLATION CORRECTED----DUST FROM CEILING VENTS CLEANED AND DEAD INSECTS REMOVED FROM LIGHT SHIELDS. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED SINK AND SWEET TEA PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS IN DINING AREA. (MUST CORRECT BY 5...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR INTERIORS OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND SERVINGS AREA.

2010-09-03 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OB...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKET AT REACH-IN FREEZER NEXT TO FRYERS ON BACK COOKING LINE.

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. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED SINK AND SW...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR INTERIORS OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND SERVINGS AREA.

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 MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2010-07-08 Pass Short Form Fire-Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED SINK AND SWEET TEA PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS IN DINING AREA.

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 MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2010-07-03 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2010-05-04 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
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. REMOVE NEWPORT CIGARETTE BOX UNDER REAR DOOR AND REPAIR THRESHOLD. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS...

minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED SINK AND SWEET TEA PREP AREA.

minor Facility 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. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR.

2010-04-07 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
1
serious Sanitation

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE IN MENS TOILET ROOM, HAND DRYERS IN POOR REPAIR, NOT WORKING, NOR PAPER TOWELS ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS. MGR PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS BY END OF INSPECTION. INSTD TO HAVE AT ALL TIMES.

2010-01-12 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

100
Nick'S Gyros
96
Checkers Drive-in Restaurants, Inc
75
Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken
59
Windy City Smoked Meats
42
Harry a Akouris

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