MAR 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MCDONALDS.
BEAT. 32/100
23 N WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 20, 2018 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 12 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jun 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. I POSTED THE NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE CASH REGISTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLES, GRILL, FRYERS, COFFEE MACHINE, ICE CREAM MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEFT AND MIDDLE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE BASINS CAN HOLD WATER IN THEM.
JUL 62017PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FRONT HANDSINK AT DRIVE THRU HOT WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR. NOT ABLE TO HAVE HOT WATER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND HAVE FOOD HANDLERS USE HANDSINK AT THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 PLUMBER ARRIVED TO CORRECT SINK.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
BLACK SUBSTANCE WAS FOUND IN THE ICE MACHINE AT THE CHUTE AND AT THE AREA WHERE THE WATER IS FORMED INTO ICE. BLACK SUBSTANCE WAS DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) EMPIRE ICE SERVICE ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE MACHINE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING OR REPAIRING ALL GASKETS THAT ARE TORN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS, ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS BEHIND ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE, FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS AT THE GRILL AREA, AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS. COVING AT THE DRIVE THRU AREA IN NEED OF CORRECTING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AT GRILL, FRY AND BEVERAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 32017FAILED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 3
2017
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED: 08/02/2016 , REPORT #1948575, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FRONT ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. 38 INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. SURFACE IS CRACKED/BROKEN ALL UP AND LEAKS FROM THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE FAUCET OVER THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE. 43 INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
AUG 22016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
CORRECTED. SMALL LIVE FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. LARGE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS FORCED UP DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. LARGE AMOUNT OF SOME KIND OF LIQUID SUBSTANCE ON THE GROUND AND LARGE FLIES AND BEES SWARMING THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FRONT ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS ALONG THE WALLBASE, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND PROVIDE MISSING TILES TO THE AREAS BEHIND/UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WASHING MACHINE, IN THE BREAK AND STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE FRONT EXPOSDED HAND SINK. SURFACE IS CRACKED/BROKEN ALL UP AND LEAKS FROM THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE FAUCET OVER THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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JUL 292016FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2016
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND THE HOT/COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE MIDDLE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK VERY, VERY LOW. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE DINING AREA ON THE WALL/CEILING, 5 IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, 5 IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, 25 IN THE BREAK ROOM AND 100 IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FRONT ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS ALONG THE WALLBASE, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND PROVIDE MISSING TILES TO THE AREAS BEHIND/UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WASHING MACHINE, IN THE BREAK AND STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE FRONT EXPOSDED HAND SINK. SURFACE IS CRACKED/BROKEN ALL UP AND LEAKS FROM THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE FAUCET OVER THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOV 232015FAILED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 23
2015
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1445331 ON 7/17/15 NOT CORRECTED: 36/01 - LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING AT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER LIGHT FIXTURES. MUST PROVIDE. 36/01 - REPAIR THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. 38/01 - THE LEFT AND MIDDLE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. 45/01 - ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
JUL 172015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 17
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING AT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER LIGHT FIXTURES. MUST PROVIDE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPAIR THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE LEFT AND MIDDLE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 172015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 17
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING AT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER LIGHT FIXTURES. MUST PROVIDE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPAIR THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE LEFT AND MIDDLE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 222015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
INADEQUATE NUMBER OF EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE DISHWASHING AREA IN THE REAR OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA AND SUPPLY IT WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING AT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER LIGHT FIXTURES. MUST PROVIDE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPAIR THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE LEFT AND MIDDLE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FRONT PREP AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 182015FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 18
2015
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 44.9F, YOGURT AT 48.5F, EGGS AT 44.2F, MILK AT 45.8F, CANADIAN BACON AT 43.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
INADEQUATE NUMBER OF EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE DISHWASHING AREA IN THE REAR OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA AND SUPPLY IT WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE REAR OF THE RESTAURANT NEAR THE CO2 TANKS AND BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING AT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER LIGHT FIXTURES. MUST PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE LEFT AND MIDDLE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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