MCDONALDS 812.
7601 S VINCENNES AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 16 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 82022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS AT WASH MACHINE.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN ALL PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR WASH MACHINE.
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT FRYER STATION.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MIANTAIN.
MAR 292022FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED COPIES OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED).
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE DELIVER FOOD OUTSIDE WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON. EMPLOYEE THEN STARTED PREPARING FRIES AND TOUCHING BAGS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR CHANGING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS WHEN THERE IS POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010)( CITATION ISSUED).
OBSERVED 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR AREA ON LEDGE MIXED IN WITH DEBRIS UNDER ELECTRIC PANEL. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER MARCH 29TH 2022. ( PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-020(A)) (CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK BY CONTACTING A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ( PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C) ( CITATION ISSUED).
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS AT WASH MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN ALL PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR WASH MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT FRYER STATION.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MIANTAIN.
AUG 182020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALL REACH IN FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ICE MACHINE PANEL,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL NEAR EXIT DOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND CEILING IN PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FLOOR DRAIN IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND IN VESTIBULE AT EXIT DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER.
JUN 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THEY MAY INCUR THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
MAY 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THEY MAY INCUR THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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MAR 72018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, DRIP TRAYS, PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN BEVERAGE AND DRIVE THRU AREA. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.
FEB 202018FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2104517 ON 11-9-17:35-REPLACE ALL MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR UTILITY AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER EXPOSED SINK NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. SECURE LOOSE CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL ALL HOES IN WALLS IN BREAKROOM. 38-PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, DRIP TRAYS, PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN BEVERAGE AND DRIVE THRU AREA. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
NOV 92017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES(SODA, MCCAFE, ORANGE JUICE, CREAMER, ETC), DRIP TRAYS, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, PREP TABLES.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE PREP TABLE BY DRIVE-THRU WINDOW WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DRIVE THRU, DISH WASHING AND BREAK ROOM AREAS.
REPLACE ALL MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR UTILITY AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER EXPOSED SINK NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. SECURE LOOSE CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN BREAK ROOM.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
NOV 12017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES SEVERE ON INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE ADDRESSED ICE MACHINE AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE VIOLATION CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ROACHES BY FRYERS, COFFEE/BEVERAGE MACHINES IN DRIVE THRU AREA, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES(SODA, MCCAFE, ORANGE JUICE, CREAMER, ETC), DRIP TRAYS, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, PREP TABLES.
GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DRIVE THRU, DISH WASHING AND BREAK ROOM AREAS.
REPLACE ALL MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR UTILITY AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER EXPOSED SINK NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. SECURE LOOSE CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN BREAK ROOM.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
SEP 142017FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKED FOLDED EGG STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 116.5F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $7 AND 2LBS. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED NO HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWL IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER(85F) AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1583346 ON 10-22-15:38-NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT COFFEE/BEVERAGE PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME. PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES(SODA, MCCAFE, ORANGE JUICE, CREAMER, ETC), DRIP TRAYS, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, PREP TABLES.
GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DRIVE THRU, DISH WASHING AND BREAK ROOM AREAS.
REPLACE ALL MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR UTILITY AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER EXPOSED SINK NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. SECURE LOOSE CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN BREAK ROOM.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OCT 222015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED THE TOP AND THE INTERIOR OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OR EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FLOORS DIRTY IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS,GREASE AND SPILLS.
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT COFFEE/BEVERAGE PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME. PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
MAR 32015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FREEZER DOOR GASKETS/DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, DIFFICULT TO OPEN/CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME
STAINED/MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA. REPLACE SAME.
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT COFFEE/BEVERAGE PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME. PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR SMALL COOLERS.
FEB 242015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EGGS ON TOP OF FREEZER NEXT TO GRILL LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 66.2F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. ALL EGGS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 2 LBS (2 DOZEN, $25 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE SHUTE AND ALSO ENCRUSTED ON INTERIOR BACK WALL SURFACE OF MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CPDH. ALL ICE DISPOSED OF AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
ICE BIN COVER MISSING AT FRONT COFFEE STATION. FREEZER DOOR GASKETS/DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, DIFFICULT TO OPEN/CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. LEAK AT FILET STEAMER. REPAIR SAME.
STAINED/MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA. REPLACE SAME.
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT COFFEE/BEVERAGE PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME. PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR SMALL COOLERS.
JUN 42014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS FLYING ON PREMISES IN DISH WASHING AREA ,REAR STORAGE,AND CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AREA.ALSO OBSERVED 31 LIVE INSECTS/GNATS ON PREMISES IN SEVERAL AREAS,(UNUSED POP/SODE MACHINE IN DINING ROOM,WALLS IN DINING ROOM,REAR STORAGE,DISH AREA,BOXES GREASE DRUMP,ETC).MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND REMOVE/CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS INSIDE CABINETS IN DINING ROOM SODA STATION.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 1/27/2014/REPORT #1395759, STILL EXIST.OBSERVED FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AT DRIVE THRU AND REAR NEED RE-GROUTING.MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AT DRIVE THRU AND REAR NEED RE-GROUTING.MUST REPAIR. SEE VIOLATION#29
FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC IN REAR CHEMICAL CLOSET,AROUND WASHING MACHINE,ALL STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN CORNER WALL NEAR BACK DOOR.ALSO UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.MUST ORGANIZE AREA AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
JAN 272014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AT DRIVE THRU AND REAR NEED RE-GROUTING.MUST REPAIR.
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