MCDONALD'S.

Chicago Health Dept

555 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2014.

Last inspected Sep 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 18

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER THE TO GO PAPER GOODS STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING WALL TILES AND WALL BASEBOARD BEHIND CO2 DISPENSING SYSTEM AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT REPLACED DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE TWO AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINKS. COLD RUNNING WATER ONLY.

NOV 7

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS AND GRILL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, STORAGE SHELVES ETC). ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. REATTACH TWO LOOSE WALLBASE TILE BEHIND ICE MACHINE DRAIN TO WALLBASE.

OCT 31

2013

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

OBSERVED MORE THAN TWENTY FIVE FRUIT FLIES ON REAR STORAGE ROOM WALL, BOXES, SHELVES AND CEILING. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO HAVE ECOLAB SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN FILTERSA ABOVE FRYERS AND GRILL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, STORAGE SHELVES ETC). ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. REATTACH TWO LOOSE WALLBASE TILE BEHIND ICE MACHINE DRAIN TO WALLBASE.

OCT 30

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR CORNERS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BULID UP ALSO MUST REGROUT IN SAME AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GRIMMY CAULK ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO MUST CLEAN WALL TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES ADJACENT TO 3COMP SINK.

OCT 22

2012

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

UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES IN THE CUSTOMER DINNING AREA ON CEILING TILES AND THE PREP AREA ABOVE ICE CREAM MACHINES ON CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO 10-29-12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

MUST CLEAN GRIMMY CAULK ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO MUST CLEAN WALL TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTSINK.

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OCT 20

2011

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 12

2011

FAIL 2 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. OVER 25 SMALLFLIES WERE FOUND IN THE DINING ROOM AND CONDIMENT AREA AND DRAIN FLIES ARE PRESENT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR DRAIN. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage.

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. THE FLOORS ARE WET WITH PUDDLES AND DIRTY UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

MAR 22

2011

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 15

2011

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. DISHWASH AREA NOT PROTECTED DUE TO LEAK FROM CEILING, FROM HOT WATER TANK. LEAK IS DIRECTED INTO WASHING MACHINE AT THIS TIME TO CONTAIN WATER FROM CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TANK. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000071976 14.

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. CEILING TILES(X4) MISSING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

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 INSIDE SMOOTHIE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

JAN 5

2011

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 23

2010

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 16

2010

PASS 1 violation

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. WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR MUST BE REPLACED INSTRUCTED TO CHECK FOR WATER LEAKS ON CEILING, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

AUG 9

2010

FAIL 1 violation 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. Noted at least 20-small/fruit flies on walls & boxes at rear dry storage room & 6-on walls at employee room (adjacent to the dry storage room). Must clean all affected areas, eliminate source & contact P.C.O.

JUN 1

2010

PASS 2 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. The contractor is finishing coving in the baseboards around the perimeter and the new floor drains, complete the baseboard repairs so everything is smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.

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. The walls and ceilings in the office are dirty and damaged, clean and repair the walls and ceilings so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.

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