SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MCDONALDS #27672.

BEAT. 20/100

5200 S LAKE PARK AVE · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 7, 2023 · passed

Failed 6 of 28 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
28
16 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
99
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 7
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 5
2023
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SEE VIOLATION #59

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE VIOLATION #59

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG HAIR MUST USE HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HAIR NET. ALL LOOSE HAIR MUST BE HELD AND OR RESTRAINED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

SEE VIOLATION #59

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 27, 2023 REPORT #2577894 #16 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF MACHINE. SUBSTANCE AT ICE CHUTE, AND SIDES OF HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. #38 OBSERVED APPROX 10-12 FLIES IN MENS ROOM, 2 FLIES IN LADIES ROOM. OBSERVED APPROX 20-22 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL. (WEED GROWTH AND DEBRIS HAS BEEN REMOVED) #54 OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AND IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED LARGE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH ALL LIDS BUBBLED AND NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCRTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD ORDER. #60 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED OR MAINTAINED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT DATED FEB 27,2023 REPORT #2571767 INSP #229 #47 ALL DRINK DISPENSORS WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP AT NOZZLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. #47 RUBBER GASKET IN NEED OF REPLACING ON REACHIN MILK COOLER AT DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #49 DETAIL CLEANING ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIN CLEAN. #49 INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEERS AND COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. ALL RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #55 FLOORS THROUGHOUT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL FLOORS UNDER FRY AREA, ALL FLOORS IN DRINK AREA AND DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FREE FROM FOOD BUILD AND WATER. ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS IN NEED OF CORRECTING AND MAINTAINING.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

SEE VIOLATION #59

JUN 27
2023
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED 3 HANDSINKS WITH DIFFERANT ISSUES. SINK #1 NO COLD RUNNING WATER, HOT WATER IS 120.0 DEGREES SINK #2 WATER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AT BOTTOM OF SINK DUE TO LEAK SINK #3 AUTOMATIC HAND SOAP DISPENSOR IN POOR REPAIR. NO SOAP AVAILABLE FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL ISSUES WITH SINKS AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF MACHINE. SUBSTANCE AT ICE CHUTE, AND SIDES OF HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT HOLDING MILK 56.5 DEGREES, JUICE, FRUIT CUTS AND WATER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE 58.4 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AND NOT USE REACH IN UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. TOTAL VALUE 56 UNITS OF MILK 10 POUNDS AND $67.20 PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND REACH IN COOLER HOLDING TCS FOOD PROPDUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE 58.4 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE REACH IN UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX 10-12 FLIES IN MENS ROOM, 2 FLIES IN LADIES ROOM. OBSERVED APPROX 20-22 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL. WEED GROWTH AND OLD LANDSCAPING MATERIALS CAUSING RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND REMOVE ALL HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG HAIR MUST USE HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HAIR NET. ALL LOOSE HAIR MUST BE HELD AND OR RESTRAINED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AND IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED LARGE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH ALL LIDS BUBBLED AND NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCRTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED OR MAINTAINED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT DATED FEB 27,2023 REPORT #2571767 INSP #229 #47 ALL DRINK DISPENSORS WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP AT NOZZLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. #47 RUBBER GASKET IN NEED OF REPLACING ON REACHIN MILK COOLER AT DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #49 DETAIL CLEANING ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIN CLEAN. #49 INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEERS AND COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. ALL RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #55 FLOORS THROUGHOUT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL FLOORS UNDER FRY AREA, ALL FLOORS IN DRINK AREA AND DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FREE FROM FOOD BUILD AND WATER. ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS IN NEED OF CORRECTING AND MAINTAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

FEB 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND 4 HANDSINKS NOT PROPERLY SUPPLIED WITH EITHER SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MANAGER QUICKLY CORRECTED ALL SINKS AND INSTALL SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL 4 HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

ALL DRINK DISPENSORS WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP AT NOZZLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

RUBBER GASKET IN NEED OF REPLACING ON REACHIN MILK COOLER AT DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEANING ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIN CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEERS AND COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. ALL RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT P-TRAP AT HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL FLOORS UNDER FRY AREA, ALL FLOORS IN DRINK AREA AND DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FREE FROM FOOD BUILD AND WATER.

SEP 21
2022
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE CENTER KITCHEN AREA HANDSINK HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK AND THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING; REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE IN GRILL AREA, UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NO COVER ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN THE LARGE STALL; MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE VENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR BY PROVIDING NEW COVING ALONG THE WALLBASE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS IN KITCHEN.

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JUN 11
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 12
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COFFEE STATION AREA COUNTER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND STAINS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ONE TOILET IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET. (WASHROOMS BEING USED BY EMPLOYEES ONLY DURING PANDEMIC) OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE UTILITY SINK IN THE UTILITY AREA OF THE KITCHEN; MUST SEAL HOLE OR REPLACE SINK.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED STANDING WATER AROUND AND UNDER THE WASHING MACHINE AND HOT WATER TANK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AS AREA IS STARTING TO RUST.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER AND AROUND ALL FRYERS, AND IN FRONT SERVING AREA BEHIND AND AROUND THE ICE CREAM MACINE; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND UTILITY CLOSET ROOM IN THE REAR AREAS CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE BOTH ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE WALL (LOWER AREA) BY THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL. ALSO OBSERVED A MISSING TILE AT THE WALL BASE BY THE UTILITY ROOM IN THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE DINING ROOM; REPAIR ALL AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

DEC 10
2020
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 20
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BEVERAGE AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN UPRIGHT PREP COOLERS IN BEVERAGE AND SALAD PREP AREAS, INOPERABLE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER UNDER COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND DAMAGED FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS ON NOZZLES AND SURFACES OF JUICE MACHINE, ICE CREAM MACHINE, MC CAFE MACHINES, POP MACHINE, PREP COOLERS, CUP HOLDERS, IN BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE RIGHT FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BEVERAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND BEVERAGE AND DRIVE THRU AREA, ALONG WALL NEAR SLUSHIE MACHINE, ICE CREAM MACHINE, JUICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS AND CEILING INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET NEAR WASHROOM. MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES NEAR ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, NEAR FRYERS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, DRIVE THRU AND BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED IN ALL AREAS.

NOV 1
2019
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 30
2019
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

NON-COMPLIANCE OF PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #10: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEE USE IN FOOD PREPARATION, DISPENSING AREA OF DRINK STATION AT FRONT OF RESTAURANT, FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2320312 DATED 10/23/2019 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

OCT 23
2019
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEE USE IN FOOD PREPARATION, DISPENSING AREA OF DRINK STATION AT FRONT OF RESTAURANT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEE USE IN FOOD PREPARATION, DISPENSING AREA OF DRINK STATION AT FRONT OF RESTAURANT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL FLOORS UNDER SLIDING RACKS OF LITTER AND DEBRIS AT REAR. REMOVE POOLING WATER AT SAME AREA AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 24
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN 180.1F, HAMBURGER 160.9F)PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, PREP COOLERS,AND REACH-IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NEAR ICEE MACHINE. CLEAN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN ALONG WALL BEHIND MC CAFE MACHINES NEAR DRIVE-THRU AREA.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR UTILITY AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED SINK AND UTILITY SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REPLACE MISSING THERMOMETER IN SALAD PREP COOLER.

JUN 29
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

JUN 28
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. HOT WATER TANK IS NOT FUNCTIONAL AT THIS TIME. NO RUNNING WATER ON SITE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SINKS AS NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SINKS, IN THE MOP SINK CLOSETS, AND IN THE REAR NEAR THE HOT WATER HEATER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

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

CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

SEP 25
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SALAD PREP COOLER,UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER NEAR SALAD COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR & TORN AIR CURTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM COUNTER TOPS,ROLLING CART,INTERIOR OF FRYER,FRYER BASKET HOLDING UNIT,BLENDER STATION,ALL COOLERS,NOZZLES ON BOTH SODA MACHINES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR,IN REAR STORAGE AREA,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE THRESHOLD AT WALK IN COOLER DOOR, BROKEN CONCRETE IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER EYE WASHING STATION.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT FRONT HAND SINK.

MAR 27
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEVERAGE COUNTERS AND COOLERS, FRYERS, GRILL. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AT LOWER WALL BASE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN DINING AREA UNDERNEATH SEATS NEAR MENS WASHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA BY WINDOW FACING NORTH AND CEILING OF UTILITY CLOSET HAS EVIDENCE OF WATER DAMAGE (PEELING PAINT AND LIGHT MOLD) IN DINING AREA; REPLACE CEILING TILE AND REPAIR CEILING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

COLD RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA HAS A CONSTANT RUN AND CAN ONLY BE TURNED OFF BY VALVE UNDERNEATH; REPAIR SO THAT SINK IS WORKING PROPERLY. REPLACE MISSING CAP FOR BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN REAR KITCHEN STOAGE CLOSET.

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

MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR OF DRY STORAGE AREA, CORNER AREA OF FRONT BEVERAGE STATION AND REAR UTILITY CLOSET AND STORAGE CLOSET IN THAT ROOM. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

NOV 15
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT THE COFFEE PREP STATION.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS,UNDER SINKS AND ALONG COOK LINES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKING PIPES UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PIPES ABOVE THE REAR MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.

NOV 6
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REACH IN COOLER AT 58 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING ONTO THE FLOORS FROM FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER RELEASED FROM THE SINK BASINS. ALSO WATER POOLING AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. WASTE WATER NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING IN COFFEE PREP AREA, IN REAR BREAK ROOM AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT THE COFFEE PREP STATION.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS,UNDER SINKS AND ALONG COOK LINES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKING PIPES UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PIPES ABOVE THE REAR MOP SINK. THE COLD WATER SOURCE AT THE HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA IS RUNNING CONTINUOUSLY. MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.

SEP 27
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 18
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 11
2012
FAILED
1 violation1 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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LIVE FLIES ON SITE IN DINING AREA,FRONT ENTRANCE DOORWAY,WASHROOM,REAR DISH WASHING AREA,STORAGE AREAS AND PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

MAR 2
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES AND DISPENSERS (SODA, ORANGE JUICE, MC CAFE, CREAMER, ICE CREAM, SHAKE AND MC FLURRY MIXERS), CUP HOLDERS, CONTAINERS, COMPRESSOR UNITS OF PREP COOLERS (FOOD DEBRIS).

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 NEED CLEANING UNDER GRILL (GREASE BUILDUP), AROUND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS IN REAR, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK (SLOW DRAINING).

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

NOV 22
2011
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 4
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

FEB 9
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM AUG.2008. SUMMARY REPORT MUST ALWAYS BE VISIBLE FOR ALL CLIENTS TO SEE.

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. GASKET AT FREEZER DOOR NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED SOME CONDENSENTATION ON THE REAR FREEZER DOOR. REMOVE ALL CONDENSENTATION FROM DOOR AND AIR CURTINS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN ICE MACHINE INSIDE AND OUT, ALSO CLEAN ALL EQUIPTMENT NOT IN USE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPTMENT OR REPAIR SAME, REDUCING CLUTTER.

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