MCDONALD'S.

Chicago Health Dept

3200 W ROOSEVELT RD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

30 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2018.

Last inspected May 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

111

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 24

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER, HOT HOLDING CABINETS AND MCCAFE COFFEE STATION AND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE TO THE DINING ROOM AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

NOV 13

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT DRIVE THRU, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 14

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 0 violations

AUG 18

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 8-11-16 ON REPORT# 1950237 NOT CORRECTED: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED NOT CORRECTED: -32- DEFROST ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS WHICH HAVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE. -35-CLEAN DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTERS DEA INSECTS, AND STAINS FROM ALL WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Serious Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED 8-11-16 ON REPORT# 1950237 NOT CORRECTED: -45- Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET, UNABLE TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL OF THE EMPLOYEES DURING THIS INVESTIGATION. NON-COMPLIANT WITH EXISTING VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

AUG 11

2016

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED NOT CORRECTED: -32- DEFROST ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS WHICH HAVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE. -35-CLEAN DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTERS DEA INSECTS, AND STAINS FROM ALL WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. -45- Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET, UNABLE TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL OF THE EMPLOYEES DURING THIS INVESTIGATION. NON-COMPLIANT WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS. 7-42-090.

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APR 26

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS WHICH HAVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, SERVICE, REAR STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND BREAK AREAS( EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD, AND DIRT BUILD-UP NOTED THROUGHOUT ALL OF THESE AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTERS DEA INSECTS, AND STAINS FROM ALL WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE OVER HEAD HOT AND COLD WATER TO SOFT-SERVE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement.

APR 19

2016

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTER OPEINGS NOT PROTECTED. GAP FOUND ON LEFT BOTTOM SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH. MUST REPAIR DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS WHICH HAVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, SERVICE, REAR STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND BREAK AREAS( EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD, AND DIRT BUILD-UP NOTED THROUGHOUT ALL OF THESE AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTERS DEA INSECTS, AND STAINS FROM ALL WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE OVER HEAD HOT AND COLD WATER TO SOFT-SERVE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE ROOM NEAR EXIT DOOR IS EXTREMELY CLUTTERED, UNABLE TO INSPECT AREA. THIS ROOM MUST BE KEPT FREE OF CLUTTER, WELL ORGANIZED, AND CLEAN. ALL ARTICLES STORED IN THIS AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement.

DEC 4

2015

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 18

2015

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 20

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR MOLDING UNDER THE WALL UNDER THE MENU BOARD CLOSE TO THE DRIVE THRU AREA.

APR 21

2015

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. DEFROST THE FRY FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE THE BROKEN AND SINGLE-USE ITEMS IN THE STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: COOLER DOORS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, FRY HOPPER, 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, CUP DISPENSERS, COFFEE MACHINES, SHAKE MACHINE, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INCLUDING SYRUP, STORAGE TRAYS FOR SYRUP CONTAINERS, SUGAR SPOON WITH ENCRUSTED SUGAR, ICE BINS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MCFLURRY MACHINE, COFFEE POTS, BEVERAGE LINES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR IN THE DRIVE-THRU AND SANDWICH ASSEMBLY LINE AND REPLACE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE CEILING TILES WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILDUP. REPAIR THE MOLDING UNDER THE WALL NEAR THE MENU BOARDS.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE MISSING WATER HANDLE FOR THE HANDSINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. REPAIR THE BROKEN HAND DRYERS IN BOTH WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. ELIMINATE SEWAGE ODOR THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 13

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 5

2014

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED LIVE FLIES INSIDE PREMISES. NOTED 8 FLIES IN DINING AREA ON THE WALLS AND IN THE WINDOW SEALS. NOTED 15 FLIES SCATTERED IN THE REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. ALSO IN THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW AREA. MUST ELIMINATE AND REMOVE FLIES. ALSO SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CALLING PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020

Minor Pest Activity

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS,SPILLS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT FUTHER PEST PROMBLEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 24

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MULTIPLEX MACHINE LOCATED NEAR WASHING MACHINE WITH A SMALL LEAK ON LOWER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER SIDE, REACH THROUGH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ROUTINELY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MISSING TILES ON CEILING DIRECTLY ABOVE ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN DROP CEILING THROUGHTOUT ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 17

2014

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS AROUND WATER HEATER TANK LOCATED IN BACK ROOM OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING THROUGHOUT BACK ROOM OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ROUTINELY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MISSING TILES ON CEILING DIRECTLY ABOVE ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN DROP CEILING THROUGHTOUT ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 15

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COFFEE MACHINES, SODA MACHINES MUST MAINTAIN THEM AND CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP; MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE BACK STORE ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND ICE BUILDUP ON THE CONDENSER IN THE WALKIN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE AND REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

FEB 13

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND REPLACE THE THE MISSING VENT COVER WHERE NEEDED.

FEB 4

2013

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

BACK DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AND THE NORTH FRONT DOOR ALSO NOT TIGHT FITTING.BOTH DOORS HAVE A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT HOOD,FILTERS,FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW, COFFEE MACHINES, SODA MACHINES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AND KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND REPLACE THE THE MISSING VENT COVER WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TEN BAGS OF GARBAGE IN THE GARAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR BY THE DOOR.MUST TAKE OUT THE GARBAGE AND CLEAN ALL STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

SEP 19

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COFFEE MACHINES, SODA MACHINES ETC AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPLACE SENSOR BATTERY AND SOAP DISPENSER FOR ONE HANDSINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM. TIGHTEN DRAIN STOPPER AT FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMP SINK TO HOLD WATER DURING SET UP.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THEM.

SEP 11

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THEM.

JAN 25

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THEM.

JAN 12

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THEM.

JAN 5

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THEM.

NOV 15

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER & HAMBURGER FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST REPLACE VENT COVER REAR STORAGE AREA ON CEILING

Minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Other

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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS CONSPICUOUSLY

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS

NOV 8

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VENTS,FRYERS. VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Sanitation

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. GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Sanitation

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.SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR OIL CONTAINER,REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN MOP SINK CLOSET. VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

DISH & DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.PROVIDE LIGHT IN MOP SINK CLOSET. VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Food Storage & Handling

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE VENTILATION VENT COVER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE ABOVE ICE CREAM MACHINE VIOLATION STILL PENDING

MAY 12

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER & HAMBURGER FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VENTS,FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR OIL CONTAINER,REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN MOP SINK CLOSET.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.DISH & DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.PROVIDE LIGHT IN MOP SINK CLOSET.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPLACE VENTILATION VENT COVER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE ABOVE ICE CREAM MACHINE.

APR 2

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT#60384 # 18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS AND GARAGE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.VIOLATION IS BEING CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS IN SAME AREAS AND INSIDE GARAGE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS AND RODENT PROOF DOOR IT IS BEING CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF

All garbage and rubbish containing food wastes shall, prior to disposal, be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and shall be kept covered except when opened for the disposal or removal of garbage.OBSERVED INSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND BOXES ON GROUND AND AROUND DUMPSTER IN INSIDE GARAGE GARBAGE AREA,AREA IS NOW BEING CLEANED .

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER & HAMBURGER FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VENTS,FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR OIL CONTAINER,REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN MOP SINK CLOSET.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.DISH & DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.PROVIDE LIGHT IN MOP SINK CLOSET.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPLACE VENTILATION VENT COVER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE ABOVE ICE CREAM MACHINE.

MAR 24

2010

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS APPX.40 OR MORE NEAR ELECTRIC PANEL IN REAR AREA,REAR INSIDE GARBAGE AREA,ALSO INSIDE GARAGE AREA DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING & SOUTH EAST EXIT DOOR .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS ,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS ,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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.REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER & HAMBURGER FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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.VENTS,FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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.GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR OIL CONTAINER,REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN MOP SINK CLOSET.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.DISH & DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.PROVIDE LIGHT IN MOP SINK CLOSET.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPLACE VENTILATION VENT COVER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE ABOVE ICE CREAM MACHINE.

JAN 22

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #18 .Still finding evidence of mouse droppings and doors not tight fitting.A receipt of service from Smithereen 1/18/10 on site.Violation is being corrected at this time.

Critical Pest Activity

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

JAN 15

2010

FAIL 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.Observed improper temperature of front table top milk prep cooler at 53.2 with potentially hazardous foods stored inside for sale.A held for inspection tag placed on unit once repaired fax letter to (312)746-4240.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.Observed improper temperatures of milk 49.6,Yogurt 56.0,Fruit & walnut snack 51.9.Product was voluntarily dumped and denatured.Reviewed time & temperature logs.appx.4lbs. Valued $33.

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.Observed evidence of mouse droppings appx 150 or more in rear garage area along wall bases and behind co2 tanks.Rear and garage door not tight fitting.Must remove droppings and rodent proof door.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.Observed no hot running water at hand sink in men's toiletroom.

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