SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MCDONALD'S #26364.

EAT. 81/100

233 W JACKSON BLVD · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 6, 2020 · passed

8 of 11 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 6
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE BIN TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 2
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GAPS ALONG COVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.ALSO FLOORS NEED REGROUTING IN DISHWASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH AREAS.

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

OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DRIED LIQUIDS IN DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

OCT 4
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HOLE/OPENINGS ALONG MOP SINK AND AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS GOING UPSTAIRS.ALSO OPENINGS ALONG COVING IN BASEMENT BY WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REPAIR/SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER,(EMPLOYEE BELONGS,PAINT CANS,ETC) OF STORAGE IN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS ON 2ND FL.MUST ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS AND WALLS

SEP 27
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ,1 MEDIUM ROACH ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN PREP AREA AND 1- BABY ROACH ON LOWER WALL BY HEAY EQUIPMENT AND BABY ROACH CRAWLING IN MOP SINK CLOSET.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST TREATMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

HOLE/OPENINGS ALONG MOP SINK AND AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS GOING UPSTAIRS.ALSO OPENINGS ALONG COVING IN BASEMENT BY WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REPAIR/SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER,(EMPLOYEE BELONGS,PAINT CANS,ETC) OF STORAGE IN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS ON 2ND FL.MUST ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS AND WALLS

JUN 23
2015
PASSED
0 violations
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FEB 26
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH INADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT COVERS ALL OF THE HAIR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS AND ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

SEP 23
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS WITHOUT TEMPERED WATER, RUNNING HOT WATER ONLY FROM FAUCETS NO COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

GASKETS AROUND PREP COOLER #2 IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

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

LIGHT PANEL AT CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AT 3-COMP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR THERE AND WHERE NECESSARY.

JUL 15
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE BOTTOM STEPS OF STAIRCASE LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT.

JAN 24
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: IN FRONT OF 3COMP SINK, AT THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE LINE, AND AT THE BASEMENT AREA. ALSO MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE BOTTOM STEPS OF STAIRCASE LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST REPAIR WALL IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AT BASEMENT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO PROVIDE WALL COVING AT SAME WALL. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT CORNER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD AT BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHTSHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB AT UPRIGHT 2DR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE FRENCH FRY STATION.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT COFFEE STATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.

MAY 10
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REACH IN COOLER #2 DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

MINORSanitation
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(UPPER PORTION) INSIDE PLASTIC TUBES. MUST REPLACE/CLEAN TUBES.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES.

MAY 26
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No one on premises with a current or original Chgo Sanitation certificates, while hanling/prepping/serving P.H.F. Must have one person with this credentials, whenever P.H.F. is handled,served. Citation issued. Found 3-certificates posted on board are expired, 2- are copies only.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Seam /caulking between 2-drainboards to the left of 3-comp sink must be replaced (water seeping into seam),

MINORSanitation
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. Floors in small closet & at duct system room (at employee room-mezzanine), must be kept clean.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Any clutte/unnecessary articles in small closet at employee lounge, must be removed or elevated off the floor, to prevent pest harborage.

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