AUG 7
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MCDONALDS.
BEAT. 42/100
700 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 7, 2019 · passed
Failed 4 of 13 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED CRACKS AND GAPS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY; AT THE WALL BASES, ON THE WALLS AND CEILING BY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, IN THE REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREAS OF FACILITY AT THE WALL BASES, ON THE WALLS, AND ON THE CEILING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPRAY FOAM USED TO FILL CRACKS/GAPS OF FACILITY. MUST SCRAPE OFF EXCESS SPRAY FOAM TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
JUL 312019FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2019
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR/WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1 IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, 3 BY THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS, 3 BY THE MILK CRATE SHELVES, 2 BY THE FILTER TANK, AND 1 BY THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR AND THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ACCESS FOR ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. MUST PROVIDE EQUIPMENT TO BE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 4" AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PROVIDE ACCESS FOR ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED CRACKS AND GAPS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREAS OF FACILITY AT THE WALL BASES, ON THE WALLS, AND ON THE CEILING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPRAY FOAM USED TO FILL CRACKS/GAPS OF FACILITY. MUST SCRAPE OFF EXCESS SPRAY FOAM TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA. -
SEP 82017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 8
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES IN FRONT ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF.
AUG 162016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL 3 EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE PREPARATION AREAS. EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST CONTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AFTER INSPECTION PER MANANGER REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE FAUCET SPRAYER ATTACHED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, IN POOR REPAIR WITH SARAN WRAP COVERING THE HOSE AND SPRAYER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 4 DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
TAPE AND DUST DEBRIS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
AUG 92016FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 9
2016
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE DESSER CENTER: OBSERVED PINK, BROWN, BLACK AND YELLOW DISCOLORATION ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AND SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. EGGS, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC). MUST HAVE ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATING HOURS WITH CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE FAUCET SPRAYER ATTACHED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, IN POOR REPAIR WITH SARAN WRAP COVERING THE HOSE AND SPRAYER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 4 DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED WATER POOLING ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND ICE CREAM MACHINES AT THE DESSERT CENTER. INSTRUCTED TO MOP UP THE POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD SOAKED IN GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASY CARDBOARD AND TO USE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS AS LINERS ONLY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
TAPE AND DUST DEBRIS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND TWO HANDLELESS PITCHERS IN BOTH ICE MACHINES USED TO DISPENSE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE ICE AND TO STORE HANDLED SCOOPS EITHER IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACIING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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NOV 132015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 13
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK AT PIPE AT REAR AND AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT ELBOW IN THE DESSERT CENTER. MUST REPAIR.
JUN 182014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA AND THE ICE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED VACUUM BREAKER LEAKING ABOVE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REAR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER AT ALL SINKS.
JUN 112014FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2014
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLIMY BROWN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR NEAR THE BAG IN BOX SODA STORAGE ON THE CEILING AND FLYING AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE AND BAG IN BOX SODA STORAGE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN BAG IN BOX SODA STORAGE AND IN PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED ORGANIC DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA AND THE ICE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REAR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER AT ALL SINKS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED VACUUM BREAKER LEAKING ABOVE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED PREP COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.
JUL 292013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 29
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
JUL 192013FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 19
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND HOUSE FLY AND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 FRUIT FLIES AND 25 HOUSE FLIES AT PREMISES. FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND BY DISHWASHING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. (EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SYRUP ETC.) ALS0, FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
SEP 262012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR CAUSING ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING GROUT AND BROKEN TILES UNDER FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOMS CAUSING WASTE WATER TO BE TRAPPED, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND REPAIR FLOORS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
MAY 122011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CHEST FREEZER DOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR (INSULATION SHOWING)-MUST REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING BASEBOARD TILES BELOW THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR, CRACKED ONES AT CORNERS BY SODA DISPENSER, MUST BE REPLACED. CAULKING AT WALL OF 3-COMP SINK MUST BE REPLACED. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE MUST BE PREOVIDED FOR. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
JUL 72010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 7
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.
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 NEED OF REGROUTING AT SINK AREA, MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALL AT FRONT AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRING WHERE DAMAGED BY INCOMING DELIVERY CARTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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