MCDONALDS.
1004 W WILSON AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
22 of 26 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 252025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DRAINLINE (FROM WALK-IN COOLER) DRAINING ONTO FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN (WATER POOLING). INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND DRAIN LINE INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN FRONT SERVICE BY THE DRIVE THRU PREP AREA.
JAN 262024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
OCT 132023PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING EYE PROTECTION,ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FRONT COFFEE MACHINE WITH EXCESS SLIME SUBSTANCE AT MOUTH OF THE DISPENSER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 202020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
JUN 242019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HANDLE FOR SINK STOPPER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPER TO OPEN AND CLOSE WITH THE HADNLE.
JUN 82018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED TORN GASKET AT DOOR OF SALAD SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED THICK FOOD PARTICLES ENCRUSTED AT DOOR OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL).
NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
OCT 162017PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AT THE DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVING FOR CLEAN UTENSILS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING WATER IN THE MAINTENANCE ROOM. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. FLOORS IN THE REAR HALLWAY NEXT TO REAR EXIT AND UNDER BUN STORAGE WITH DIRT, POOLING LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR OIL TANKS. MUST REPLACE.
MUST REMOVE WOODEN PALLETS FROM THE GARBAGE CORRAL TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
APR 142016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTALL LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER BY THE EXIT DOOR AND BY THE DRIVE THRU- WINDOW AND MAINTAIN CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING FILTER ON THE HOOD. MUST PROVIDE FILTER.
SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE LIST AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
JUN 122015PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPING DOWN THE PREP AREA WITH A SANITIZING TOWEL AND SWEEPING FOOD INTO HAND AND THROWING IT OUT, THEN PREPARING A CHEESEBURGER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES AFTER CLEANING. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND APPLY A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES BEFORE GOING BACK TO HANDLING FOOD AFTER ANY TYPE OF CLEANING HAS BEEN DONE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010
FROST AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS, AND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE ICE FROM THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND DEFROST TO EFFECTIVELY MAINTAIN UNIT.
APR 182014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DEFROST AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD UP AT THE PIPE UNDER THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
MUST ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE FAUCET LOCATED ABOVE THE ICE CREAM/YOGURT MACHINE AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE.
MUST HAVE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE FRONT SALAD REFRIGERATOR AT ALL TIMES.
MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE REAR MAINTENANCE ROOM SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 42013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED DAMAGED/LOOSE FLOOR BASE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MAANAGER TO REPAIR/REATTACH FLOOR BASE TO WALL, MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES AT SAID AREA.
JAN 192012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP REACH IN COOLER #3 AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, DOORS DO NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKETS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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. PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL PIPE DISCONNECTED. MUST CONNECT/REPAIR PIPE UNDER HAND SINK.
SEP 222011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DOOR FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR THE DOOR CLOSER DEVICE.
JUL 232010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAING
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//VIOLATION REMAINING
JUN 252010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80325
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80325
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80325
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80325
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80325
JUN 162010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//MGMT & I OBSERVED BLACK MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN REAR NEXT TO 3COMP. SINK,IN AREA WERE ICE IS MAIDE IN WATER INSTRUCTED MGMT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTIOED BY DEPT. OF HEALTH . PLACED HELD FOR INSPECTION ON ICE UNIT. WHEN FIX NEED TO CONTACT DEPT OF HEALTH AT 312 746-4240
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//MUST PROPERLY LABELE FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE TIME FOOD ITEM TAKEN OUT OF COOLER & DATES
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST HAVE LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS WHEN NOT IN USE
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.// SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLER.
APR 22010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS ON PREVIOUS REPORT DATED 3.30.10.
COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS ON REPORT DATED 3.30.10.
COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS ON REPORT DATED 3.30.10
COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS ON REPORT DATED 3.30.10.
MAR 302010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.above bviolation still remaining
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.above violation still remaining.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.above violation still remaining.
Use dustless cleaning methods.above violation still remaining.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.above violation still remaining.
FEB 42010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//SEE REPORT 1/13/10
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//SEE REPORT 1/13/10
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//SEE REPORT 1/13/10
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//SEE REPORT 1/13/10
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.//SEE REPORT 1/13/10
JAN 132010FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. FOUND OVER 1/4 INCH GAPS UNDER 2 FRONT DOORS (1 WILSON SIDE, THE OTHER SHERIDAN SIDE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ACCESS.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. RELABEL COOKING TIMES FOR CHICKEN FRYERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR OF WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR. PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP IN REAR ICE MACHINE. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF FRONT WINDOW SERVICE AREA HAND SINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE ON RIGHT SIDE TOILET IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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. NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR CLOTHES WASHING MACHINE WITH DETERGENT TUBE EXTENDING INTO HOLE IN TOP OF WASH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE DEVICE OR DOCUMENTATION FROM MANUFACTURER. REPAIR LEAK UNDER LEFT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR IMPROPERLY DESIGNED DRAIN COVERS FOR 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PREVENT SPLASHING WATER.
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