SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MCDONALDS #6337.

BEAT. 48/100

29 E 87TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 9, 2015 · passed

Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 9
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER,AROUND, ALONG WALLBASES.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A SMELL OF SEWER GASES COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM MUST MAINTAIN.

JUL 2
2015
FAILED
7 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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AT FLOOR DRAINS UNDER FRONT DRIVE THRU BEVERAGE STATION,ON FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE,ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,FRONT SERVING LINE,DISH WASHING AREA.EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.ALSO REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/2/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1385957 2/17/15 NOT CORRECTED.#32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR STACKED MILK COOLER ON FRONT LINE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 4- DOOR COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,MICROWAVE,ALL STORAGE CABINETS,FRYERS,GRILLS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,SODA NOZZLES AND ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.#34-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM UNDER GRILLS,FRYERS,WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR AT DRIVE THRU,ICE MACHINE,ICE CREAM MACHINE,FRYER AREA.#36-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER AND BURNTOUT BULB.#38-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

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

NOT CORRECTED

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

NOT CORRECTED

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

NOT CORRECTED

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

NOT CORRECTED

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

OBSERVED A SMELL OF SEWER GASES COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM MUST MAINTAIN.

FEB 17
2015
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON #2 PREP COOLER,WALL FREEZER,2- DOOR STACKED MILK COOLER ON FRONT LINE,FREEZER NEXT TO GRILL,DOOR HINGE IN POOR REPAIR ON FREEZER#4,SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 4- DOOR COOLER SHELVING UNITS

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,MICROWAVES,ALL STORAGE CABINETS,FRYERS,GRILLS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,SODA AND ICE NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINES.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM UNDER GRILLS , FRYERS,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR ON SERVING,DRIVE THRU ,ICE CREAM MACHINE,AND FOOD PREP LINES.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL WALL BASES AT FRONT SERVING LINE,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR DRIVE THRU AND DINING AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK FREEZER AND BURNT OUT BULB,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK,3- COMP SINK SPRAYER.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS ON FRONT LINE AND MCCAFE AREA

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

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.

FEB 11
2015
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AND DRAIN PIPE DISCONNECTED AT HAND SINK.MUST USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON #2 PREP COOLER,WALL FREEZER,2- DOOR STACKED MILK COOLER ON FRONT LINE,FREEZER NEXT TO GRILL,DOOR HINGE IN POOR REPAIR ON FREEZER#4,SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 4- DOOR COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,MICROWAVES,ALL STORAGE CABINETS,FRYERS,GRILLS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,SODA AND ICE NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINES.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM UNDER GRILLS , FRYERS,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR ON SERVING,DRIVE THRU ,ICE CREAM MACHINE,AND FOOD PREP LINES.

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

MUST SEAL WALL BASES AT FRONT SERVING LINE,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR DRIVE THRU AND DINING AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK FREEZER AND BURNT OUT BULB,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK,3- COMP SINK SPRAYER.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS ON FRONT LINE AND MCCAFE AREA.

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

MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.

JUL 28
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE CHEST COOLERS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA

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AUG 27
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SOME CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN/DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.MUST PROPERLY STORE.

AUG 29
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM SIDES AND INTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRY PREP AREA, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES IN REAR AND FRONT SECTIONS OF PREMISES

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

REPAIR LEAKY JOINT AND COLD WATER KNOB ON FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 20
2012
FAILED
7 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

5 DRAIN FLIES NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1 IN REAR MOP SINK AREA, 2 IN MOP SINK CLOSET IN DINING ROOM, AND 2 OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS ON THE WALLS AND 2 INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. ALSO OBSERVED HOUSE FLIES(1 ON WALL IN DRIVE-THRU AREA, AND 1 ON DINING ROOM TABLE BY WASHROOM- MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND REQUEST SERVICE AND ADDITIONAL APPROVED FLY CATCHING DEVICE(S)-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

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

PROVIDE ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ICE BIN IN DRIVE-THRU AREA.

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

CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM SIDES AND INTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRY PREP AREA, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES IN REAR AND FRONT SECTIONS OF PREMISES.

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

REPAIR LEAKY JOINT AND COLD WATER KNOB ON FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN DRIVE-THRU AREA.

NOV 28
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN LOCATED UNDER SODA DISPENSER ALONG FRONT SERVICE LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. MUST REPLACE TORN PROTECTIVE STRIPS ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SODA LINES AT FRONT SODA DISPENSER AND REEMOVE DUST AND GRIME BUILD UP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS,ALONG WALLS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN REAR UNDER SHELVES AND AROUND HOT WATER HEATER. REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER REACH IN FREEZER ALONG REAR COOKLINE.

JUN 15
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 0F 45-46 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. 7-38-005A. (NO CITATION ISSUED NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLER AT THIS TIME)

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

MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN LOCATED UNDER SODA DISPENSER ALONG FRONT SERVICE LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. MUST REPLACE TORN PROTECTIVE STRIPS ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SODA LINES AT FRONT SODA DISPENSER AND REEMOVE DUST AND GRIME BUILD UP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS,ALONG WALLS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN REAR UNDER SHELVES AND AROUND HOT WATER HEATER. REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER REACH IN FREEZER ALONG REAR COOKLINE.

APR 27
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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