MCDONALD'S.

Chicago Health Dept

6515 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

30 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2017.

Last inspected Feb 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 7

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 CONTAINERS IN THIS AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

NOV 9

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

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. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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.

OCT 17

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER DOORS.

OCT 7

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

OCT 16

2015

PASS · 0 violations

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OCT 9

2015

FAIL 4 violations 1 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

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 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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.

SEP 21

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

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. CITAITON ISSUED. 7-38-005B CRITICAL.

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.

SEP 14

2015

FAIL 6 violations 1 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

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. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS

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.

OCT 10

2014

PASS 2 violations

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.

SEP 30

2014

FAIL 3 violations 1 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

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

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.

AUG 28

2014

PASS 1 violation

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.

APR 18

2014

PASS · 0 violations

APR 10

2014

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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.

JUN 27

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

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

MAR 7

2013

PASS 2 violations

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.

JUN 4

2012

PASS 4 violations

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.

NOV 3

2011

PASS 5 violations

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, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, BLENDERS, CABINETS UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE (SPILLS), ETC.

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.

SEP 20

2011

PASS 5 violations

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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

SEP 13

2011

FAIL 6 violations 1 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

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. OBSERVED 6 LIVE FLIES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN BEVERAGE AREA, 5 FLIES FEEDING ON ORANGE JUICE NOZZLES, 2 LIVE FLIES ABOVE CONDIMENT AREA, 3 LIVE FLIES IN OFFICE, 15-20 LIVE ANTS ON CARBON DIOXIDE EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74207 COURT DATE 10-13-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.

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

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 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

AUG 23

2011

PASS 6 violations

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 AREAS.

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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.

MAY 4

2011

PASS 6 violations

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

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

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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.

MAR 14

2011

PASS 5 violations

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

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

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.

OCT 14

2010

PASS 3 violations

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 5/4/2011 PER PREVIOUS REPORT BY INSPECTOR #386).

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.

SEP 10

2010

PASS 3 violations

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

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.

SEP 3

2010

FAIL 6 violations 1 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

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. OBSERVED LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND ELIMINATE PROBLEM WITH FLIES. UNABLE TO DETERMINE TOTAL OF FLIES SEEN AS THEY MOVE QUICKLY THROUGHOUT THE AREAS. (APPROXIMATELY 8-10). CITATION #H000064586 ISSUED PER CHGO. MUNICIPAL CODE FOR IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 21, 2010 AT 400 W. SUPERIOR ROOM 107 AT 9:00 AM.

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 SWEET TEA PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS IN DINING AREA. (MUST CORRECT BY 5/4/2011 PER PREVIOUS REPORT BY INSPECTOR #386).

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.

JUL 8

2010

PASS 2 violations

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.

JUL 3

2010

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 4

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. REMOVE NEWPORT CIGARETTE BOX UNDER REAR DOOR AND REPAIR THRESHOLD. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DINING AND WASHROOM AREAS.

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.

APR 7

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

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.

JAN 12

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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