AUG 5
2024
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Insulation around cooling line in walk-in cooler in poor repair, Instructed to repair to prevent condensation drippings.
MCDONALD'S.
Chicago Health Dept
225 S CANAL ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
25 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2024.
Last inspected Aug 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
25
VIOLATIONS
53
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 21
2022
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 13
2022
FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND BUN TOASTER STORED IN FRONT OF REAR HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATIONVIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. FOUND PAPERTOWEL DISPENSOR INOPERABLE. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION .7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF YELOW AND BLACK UNKNOWN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION AT 98F. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY-TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE CHEMICALS TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 120 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOOR BEHIND GRIDDLE FILLED WITH GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 5
2021
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FLY GLUE STIP ATTACHED TO CEILING TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS AT DISH ROOM , INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
SEP 29
2020
PASS 3 violations
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOUR EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE LOCATED ON THE MCAFEE MINI COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/OR REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE CRAWL SPACE WHERE THE CHEMICALSARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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DEC 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED,POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS IN GRILL AREA PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS.OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING NON FOOD ITEMS WITH GLOVES ON THAN CHANGING TASK AND GLOVES HANDLING FOOD ITEMS (BUNS)WITH OUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE IN SAME AREA OBSERVED TO CHANGE GLOVES DURING MULTI TASK PROCEDURES HANDLING ROW FOOD HAMBURGERS AND THEN CHANGING GLOVES AND HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD BUT NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN GRILL FOOD PREP AREA OF FACILITY. CLOSEST HAND WASHING SINK IS I DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE HAND WATCHES AND BRACELETS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
AUG 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDE AT ALL 3-PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, NOTED GRAY FILM ON INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ICE SCOOPS IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED AND CRACKED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.
JAN 23
2017
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found storage cabinets under front counter (where cups are stored) very sticky with excessive stains, and debris. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.
OCT 5
2016
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 22
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE HAS NO POWER COMING TO MACHINE AT ALL TO OPERATE MACHINE AND CHECK FINAL RINSE SANITIZER. DISH MACHINE WILL BE TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST CONTACT CDPH TO REMOVE TAG.MUST USE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
DEC 2
2015
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH INNER LIDS OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINES IN THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE KITCHEN PREP ARE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
OCT 15
2014
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEVERAL CRACKS AND MISSING TILE AT FLOOR, WITH LOOSE COVING ALONG WALL BASE AT FLOOR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND SEAL OPENED AREAS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING AREAS.
OCT 7
2014
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON PREMISES AT REAR AND WITHIN SLIDING RACKS OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED 2 CRAWLING ROACHES ON PREMISES AT FLOOR IN REAR AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEVERAL CRACKS AND MISSING TILE AT FLOOR, WITH LOOSE COVING ALONG WALL BASE AT FLOOR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND SEAL OPENED AREAS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING AREAS.
APR 29
2014
PASS · 0 violations
APR 22
2014
FAIL 1 violation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING AT FLOOR DRAIN AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
APR 15
2014
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT REAR. CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DOOR OF SMALL PREP COOLER IN PREPPING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION AT CORNERS BEHIND ROLLING STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES A AT REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 12
2013
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ROLLING STORAGE SHELVING, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED DAMAGE WALL BASE COVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO SEAL ANY HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT BREEDING/HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
NOV 5
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR (TOPS,SIDES AND IN BETWEEN)OF ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ROLLING STORAGE SHELVING, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED DAMAGE WALL BASE COVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO SEAL ANY HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT BREEDING/HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
SEP 25
2012
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE & CUP HOLDER UNDER SODA DISPENSERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
VERY POOR FLOOR GROUTING AROUND THE SODA DISPENSER, AROUND FRAPPE MACHINE & THE CRACKED/BROKEN CEMENT AT THE REAR HALLWAY/DRY STORAGE AREA-MUST FIX. FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE & WATER TANK NEED DETAILED CLEANING (DEBRIS/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FOUND).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE F.R.P. TO THE RIGHT OF THE WATER TANK IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL, MUST FIX; SEAL ANY GAPS ALONG THE WALL & TILED BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
NOV 28
2011
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 22
2011
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 9
2011
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING BY MOP SINK AND OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (09/16/11).
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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND CEILING AROUND MOP SINK AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE(BY OFFICE) AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
AUG 4
2010
PASS 1 violation
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. must fix a leak at the pump in rear of storage room, causing wet floors & a pest harborage area.
JUL 29
2010
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
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. Fruit/small fiy activity noted on premises - must eliminate/minimize.
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. Must fix a leak at the pump in rear of storage room, to prevent pest breeding/harborage.
JUL 28
2010
FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Found the ambient air temp. of walk-in cooler, at 59f. Unit tagged until fixed. Must fax letter to (312)746-4240 to untag unit. All cold holding units must have an air temp. of 40f or below.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. Found following food in walk-in cooler: 56-lbs. of eggs at 54-60f, 38-lbs of milk chocolate at 50-55f, 56-lbs of sliced tomatoes at 53-57f. Instructed to properly dispose of said products. (Total amt.=$545.11)
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. Found 18 small/fruit flies at walls around the mop sink, about 20 hovering above a small bucket of dirty rags to the left of mop sink, 8 on walls of small employee room. Must eliminate source, clean affected areas & contact P.C.O.
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. Must keep dishroom floors dry at all times.
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. Must fix leak at a pump in rear of storage room to prevent pest harborage.
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