MCDONALDS.
4320 N CICERO AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
14 of 17 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 222024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEARING DANGLING BRACELETS, RINGS AND NECKLACES WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ARE NOT WEARING JEWELRY EXCEPT A PLAIN RING, SUCH AS A WEDDING BAND, WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN IT.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEARING DANGLING BRACELETS, RINGS AND NECKLACES WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ARE NOT WEARING JEWELRY EXCEPT A PLAIN RING, SUCH AS A WEDDING BAND, WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN IT.
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH FOUNTAIN SODA MACHINES IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEES JACKETS HANGING FROM STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 22019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NO THERMOMETER IN THE MCAFEE MINI REFRIGERATOR. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER IN THE MCAFEE MINI REFRIGERATOR
THE GASKETS ON THE BOTTOM FRY FREEZER AND LEFT DOOR OF THE PREP REACH-IN COOLER TO BE BROKEN. REPAIR/REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKETS ON THE COOLERS. ALSO OBSERVED THE BASE TO THE HAND SINK FAUCET TO BE DISREPAIR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR THE BASE OF THE HAND SINK FAUCET
NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE
THE LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER NEEDS REPLACING. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER
SEP 232019FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 -NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK NEAR THE DRIVE-THRU/ FRONT PREP AREA TO BE BLOCKED WITH A CONDIMENT CAR WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE ACTIVELY SERVING FOOD AND DRINKS. MUST REMOVE CONDIMENT CART AND MAKE HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. THE CONDIMENT CART WAS REMOVED ON AND CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED. COS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE MCAFEE MINI REFRIGERATOR. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER IN THE MCAFEE MINI REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED APPROX. 60 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AREA, REAR EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL ON SITE ON OR AFTER 9/23/19. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MALE MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE BOTTOM FRY FREEZER AND LEFT DOOR OF THE PREP REACH-IN COOLER TO BE BROKEN. REPAIR/REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKETS ON THE COOLERS. ALSO OBSERVED THE BASE TO THE HAND SINK FAUCET TO BE DISREPAIR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR THE BASE OF THE HAND SINK FAUCET.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND/OR FOOD SPLASH: THE ICE CREAM MACHINE AND DRIVE-THRU STATION. CLEAN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE MIDDLE SINK, LEAK ON THE FILTER SYSTEM HOSE NEXT TO THE HOT WATER TANK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PLUMBING IN THE AREAS LISTED ABOVE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN AND MEN RESTROOMS ON SITE. PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN AND MEN RESTROOMS ON SITE.
OBSERVED THE VENTS TO BE DUSTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE, VENT COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE THE ORDER COUNTER, AND WOMEN AND MEN RESTROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS IN THE AREAS LISTED ABOVE. ALSO OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER TO HAVE WATER DAMAGE. REPLACE THE CEILING TILES NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING MATERIAL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN THE MOP AREA NEEDS TO BE ELEVATE. ELEVATE THE ITEMS IN THE MOP AREA.
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN RESTROOM MISSING GROUT. REPAIR THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN RESTROOM. OBSERVED FLOOR WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE HAMBURGER GRILL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HAMBURGER GRILL.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER NEEDS REPLACING. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
DEC 272017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FEMALE AND MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONIES WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS AND STARTED PREPARING COFFEE. ALSO ONE MALE PREPARING BREAKFAST IN THE PREP AREA WEAR THE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A). INSTRUCTED THE PROPER WAY OF WASHING HANDS, INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE WEARING AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS EVERY OTHER TASK. EMPLOYEES STARTED WASHING HANDS DURING INSPECTION.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND BESIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATED ON ALL CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. AND BROKEN HOT HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 102016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Walk in cooler unable to maintain proper temperature. Air temperature 59.1F. All potentially hazardous foods removed from walk-in cooler. Instructed must always keep walk in cooler temperature at 40F or less. Facility has several other coolers available. Walk in cooler tagged and held for inspection. Must not use cooler until tag removed. Critical violation 7-38-005(A).
Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: 12lbs of shredded cheese @ 51.4f-56.2f (valued at $60); 15lbs of sliced white cheddar cheese @ 48.7f-50.8f ($50); 2lbs of gogurt @ 52.1f-55.5f ($20); 3lbs of sliced apples @60f ($18); 7lbs of liquid eggs @ 47.2f-49.1f ($41); 6lbs of liquid egg whites @ 49.5f-51.6f ($30); 23lbs of vanilla yogurt @ 47.7f-50.5f ($56); 30lbs of sliced tomatoes @ 48.0f-53.4f ($37); 20lbs of eggs @ 48.7f-58.5f ($50);and 6lbs of shredded and leaf lettuce @ 48.0f-57.2f ($59). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods. Instructed all cold foods must be kept at 40F of less at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
Found small amount of orange mold like substance on lower and upper interior of ice machine. Must clean and maintain.
SEP 302015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY MUST CLEAN.
FLOOR UNDER THE FLAT GRILLS WITH GREASE AND PLASTIC DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN BREAKFAST PRODUCT COOLER AND IN THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE FREEZER. MUST REPLACE BOTH.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF THE DIRTY MACHINE.
AUG 52014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COFFEE EQUIPMENT (DRIVE-THRU AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER (COOKING LINE).
MAR 282013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
ICE SCCOP WAS FOUND INSIDE LARGE ICE BIN LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.
NOV 262012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, front counter shelving need cleaning(detailed).
Floors in rear kitchen prep area, under ice machine, needs to be re-grouted, floors under 3 compartment sink, CO2 tanks, and storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors that had peeling paint in food storage areas under shelving, shall be repaired/sealed.
Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Exhaust vent guards in walk in cooler in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning.
OCT 112011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RECAULKING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NEEDED; MISSING 2 ICE BIN LIDS MUST BE PROVIDED; AIR VENT IN 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.; CABINET IN SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEHIND SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WINDOW SILLS BEHIND SODA MACHINE/KETCHUP DISPENSER AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED
AUG 202010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must clean in detail the floor inside the walk in freezer especially under the pallet and maintain.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must clean in detail the fan guard cover inside the walk in freezer ,with minimal dust accumulated and maintain.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. Observed employee serving and preparing foods not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager that all employees preparing and serving foods must wear a hair restraingts, hairnet, baseball csp or bandana.
APR 132010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must clean in detail the floor inside the walk in freezer especially under the pallet and maintain.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must clean in detail the fan guard cover inside the walk in freezer ,with minimal dust accumulated and maintain.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. Observed employee serving and preparing foods not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager that all employees preparing and serving foods must wear a hair restraingts, hairnet, baseball csp or bandana.
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