MCDONALDS.
207 E 35TH ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 22 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 72019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA WHERE MILK IS STORED; MUST PROVIDE SO THAT DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF VARIOUS COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL).
MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT STORE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, THE DINING AREA AND BY THE FRONT SIDE EXIT DOOR; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH SMALL OPENINGS; SEAL OR REGROUT OPENINGS AROUND TILE.
AUG 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
NO POLICY ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP AND REMOVAL OF DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT AND POLICY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL LONG PONY TAILS MUST BE RESTRAINED FROM HANGING IN FOOD ITEMS CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND MANAGER ON DUTY FILLING ORDERS WITH EXPOSED FOOD WITH LONG POLISHED FINGER NAILS WITH CRYSTAL DECORATIONS ON THE NAILS WITHOUT USING GLOVES TO HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NAILS OR USE GLOVES TO ASSEMBLE FOOD ORDERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
JUL 192018FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
NO POLICY ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP AND REMOVAL OF DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT AND POLICY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOUND HANDWASH SINK IN DISH AREA WITH NO HAND TOWELS TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS AFTER WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
FOUND THE REACH IN COFFEE COOLER WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP AT THE INTERIOR OF COOLER. FOUND FOOD BUILD UP ON DRINK NOZZLES WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILT UP AT NOZZLE WHERE DRINK IS DISPENSED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN CLEAN AND FREE FROM BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: EGGS 58.9 F, BURGERS 60.7 F, LIQUID EGGS 59.6 F ETC... ALL FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED. TOTAL VALUE $81.83 15 POUNDS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOUND REACH IN COOLER FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60.7 F THE UNIT WAS DISCONECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER PLUGGED IN UNIT WHICH IS NOW AT PROPER TEMPERSTURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOUND MANAGER ON DUTY FILLING ORDERS WITH EXPOSED FOOD WITH LONG POLISHED FINGER NAILS WITH CRYSTAL DECORATIONS ON THE NAILS WITHOUT USING GLOVES TO HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NAILS OR USE GLOVES TO ASSEMBLE FOOD ORDERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL LONG PONY TAILS MUST BE RESTRAINED FROM HANGING IN FOOD ITEMS CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. 2 OUT OF 3 STOPPERS UNABLE TO CLOSE TO FILL SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST CORRECT STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO TOILET TISSUE IN LADIES ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FILL DISPENSORS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
MAY 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. I POSTED THE NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY ON THE WALL BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, COFFEE PREP TABLE, MCCAFE MACHINES AND ICE CREAM MACHINE.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE GRILL AREA.
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REPAIR THE MIDDLE DRAIN STOPPER LEVER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE BASIN CAN HOLD WATER IN IT.
JAN 52018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
HANDSINK NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS
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DEC 282017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TRIM ABOVE FRONT COUNTER AREA UNFINISHED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM AND DINNING ROOM WITH UNFINISHED PLASTERED WALLS AND CEILING. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA -FRONT PREP GRILL LINE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND ENSURE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAID AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED TWIST VALVE AT WASH SINK, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NOT HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 262017FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED AI-2 DOOR COOLER ABOVE DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW # 2, NOT PLUGGED UP AND READY FOR INSPECTION. OBSERVED 2 DRAWER CHICKEN COOLER NOT PLUGGED UP AND READY FOR INSPECTION. ALSO OBSERVED FRY FREEZER NOT PLUGGED UP AND READY FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EQUIPMENT ON MAINTAINED AND AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 4OF FOR COOLER UNITS AND 0F FOR FREEZER UNITS. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)
OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED NORTH, SOUTH AND WEST DINING ROOM WINDOWS COVERED WITH PLASTIC AND PLY WOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SAID AREAS ARE RODENT PROOF. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDERNEATH WALL MOUNTED FREEZER NEXT TO 3 VAC FRYER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED GROUT IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED EXIT DOOR ON INDIANA STREET SIDE WITH DOOR SWEEP THAT NEEDS ADJUSTMENT. FRONT DOOR SWEEP IS RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED OPENING ALONG WALL NEXT TO DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED TRIM ABOVE FRONT COUNTER AREA UNFINISHED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM AND DINNING ROOM WITH UNFINISHED PLASTERED WALLS AND CEILING. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA -FRONT PREP GRILL LINE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND ENSURE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAID AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED TWIST VALVE AT WASH SINK, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NOT HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF 2ND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 52017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTERS OF ALL DISPENSORS OF SPILLS AND PREP COUNTERS OF FOOD DEBRIS. REMOVE FOOD SPILLS(COFFEE)ON SHELVES OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AT REAR.
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, MUST CLEAN FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM BY THE TRACKS AND UNDER SHELVING OF SLIDING SHELVES, CHEMICAL CLOSET, AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AROUND/UNDER ICE MAKER IN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF PAPER SCAPS AND DEBRIS.
REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
NOV 282017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREMISES HAS INADEQUATE WASHROOM FACILITIES WITH ONE AVAILABLE WASHROOM FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS (10 SEATS AND 12 EMPLOYEES). THE OTHER WASHROOM IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WASHROOM FACILITIES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED FOOD, FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, COUNTERS,GRILLS, SINKS, EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND DUST THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND LOBBY FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. ALSO OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ENTERING AND WALKING THRU PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A PLAN TO ENSURE FOOD WILL BE PROTECTED (COMPLETELY/ADEQUATELY SEALED OFF) FROM THE ELEMENTS AND ALTERNATIVE ENTRANCE/EXIT FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS EXCLUDING PREP AREA OR CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTERS OF ALL DISPENSORS OF SPILLS AND PREP COUNTERS OF FOOD DEBRIS. REMOVE FOOD SPILLS(COFFEE)ON SHELVES OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AT REAR.
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, MUST CLEAN FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM BY THE TRACKS AND UNDER SHELVING OF SLIDING SHELVES, CHEMICAL CLOSET, AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AROUND/UNDER ICE MAKER IN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF PAPER SCAPS AND DEBRIS
REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
NOV 92017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTERS OF ALL DISPENSORS OF SPILLS AND PREP COUNTERS OF FOOD DEBRIS. REMOVE FOOD SPILLS(COFFEE)ON SHELVES OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AT REAR.
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, MUST CLEAN FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM BY THE TRACKS AND UNDER SHELVING OF SLIDING SHELVES, CHEMICAL CLOSET, AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AROUND/UNDER ICE MAKER IN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF PAPER SCAPS AND DEBRIS.
REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT STORED IN SAME AREA.
APR 212016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LOOSE WORN RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE GRILL AREA; MUST REPLACE. (MANAGER STATES THAT THEY HAVE BEEN ORDERED) UNIT IS HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME.
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE GRILL; MUST CLEAN FLOOR TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM BY THE CO2 TANK AND IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN.
NO THERMOMETERS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE SALAD COOLER, DRIVE THRU AREA COOLERS OR THE COOLERS AT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
FEB 92016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LOOSE WORN RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE GRILL AREA; MUST REPLACE. (MANAGER STATES THAT THEY HAVE BEEN ORDERED) UNIT IS HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME.
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE GRILL; MUST CLEAN FLOOR TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM BY THE CO2 TANK AND IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN.
NO THERMOMETERS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE SALAD COOLER, DRIVE THRU AREA COOLERS OR THE COOLERS AT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
MAY 62015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AMONG FOOD HANDLERS, OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING RAW BEEF PATTIES AND THEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS WHITHOUT WASHING HANDS, ONLY GLOVES WERE USED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010(A).
INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNTO KITCHEN'S FLOOR WHEN HAND SINK FAUCET IS TURNED ON, THE OTHER HAND SINK IS COMPLETELY CLOGGED NOT DRAINING AT ALL. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN. CRITICLA CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
UPPER INTERIOR PANNEL OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INOPERABLE THERMOMETER IN SALAD COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.
ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
APR 222014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER GRILLS AND UNDER BEVERAGE STATIONS.
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM FOOD PREP LINE; THERMOMETER MISSING FROM THIS UNIT.
DEC 42013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 52013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 192013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 52013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK HAD CONTAINERS INSIDE OF IT, BOXES AND CONTAINERS WITH ONIONS ON TOP OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, EGGS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 *SEE COMMENT SECTION*
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