MCDONALDS.
4038 W BELMONT AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
11 of 25 inspections passed, 5 failed, 9 passed with conditions. 16 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 92024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 132023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THAT A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE IS DETECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
DEC 122022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOME BOXES ON GROUND SURROUNDING OUSTIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA IS KEPT FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 102021FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS).
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 12020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS AT 158.2F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLER AT THE MCCAFE STATION.
REPAIR THE LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED ONE OF THE LIGHTS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE.
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 52017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. LIQUID EGGS AT 48.0F,1 LB; CUT TOMATOES AT 65.0-55.OF,2 LBS, ON THE TOP OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0 F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE IN THE PREP COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORT $15.00, AND 4 LBS. TOTAL .CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT DRIVE THRU-BOOTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
MUST INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR VERY CLOSE TO THE TAYLOR MACHINE AND PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER ON TOP OF THE SODA MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
MOP SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CALL A PLUMBER TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND HAVE A WELL DERAINING MOP SINK. PLUMBER CAME AND REPAIRED THE MAOP SINK. MOP SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL.
ALL WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION NOT EVERYWHERE ON PREP TABLE AND TOP OF THE COOLER.
SEP 262016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in small reach in cooler, under sandwich making station: 5lbs of cheese @ 60.3F ($9.25); 1/4 lb of ham @ 59.4F ($1); 3/4 lb of raw eggs @ 57.8F ($0.80) and 1/2lb cooked eggs @ 60.1F ($0.40). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Advised must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less (for cold foods, or 140F or above for hot foods) at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
Found black, slimy, mold-like substance along front exterior of ice machine in dining room. (Found along crease between 2 upper compartments). Must remove, clean and sanitize. Found dust and debris build up on pipes under/behind coffee makers. Must remove debris, clean and sanitize. Must maintain all.
Found dust and debris under shelving in chemical closet on floors. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Operator corrected during inspection.
OCT 82015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND DIRTY WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THE NOZZLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN AND MISSING THERMOMETERS IN TWO COOLERS. MANAGEMENT REPLACED DURING THE INSPECTION.
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JUL 102014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE ON MOP SINK IN REAR AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN SOME AREA UNDERNEATH COOKING AND COFFEE MACHINE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
JUL 312013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
BUILD UP OF ICE IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/DEFROST UNIT.
SEP 62012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
AUG 292012FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, CUSTOMER BEVERAGE FOUNTAIN AREA, DINNING ROOM AREA AND FRONT SERVICE LINE. SIGHTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES. MUST ELIMINATE FLIES. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL SERVICE BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. SERIOUS VIOLATION
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DRIVE THRU AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE AND ALSO FLOORS AROUND GREASE TANK IN REAR AREA.---------- MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISE.----------NOTED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY.
NO HOT WATER SUPPLY TO 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK (ONLY COLD WATER). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER TO SINK. NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
JUN 282012PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE (PAPER TOWELS) AVAILABLE AT (2) EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE WITH HAND DRYING DEVICE AVAILABLE (CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE) TO ALL EMPLOYEES. (MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL AT THE END OF INSPECTION). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (DATED 09-14-11). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010 (B)
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DRIVE THRU AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE AND ALSO FLOORS AROUND GREASE TANK IN REAR AREA.---------- MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISE.----------NOTED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S (LEFT SIDE) AND MEN'S HAND SINK INSIDE TOILET ROOMS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE OFFICE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NOV 212011PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
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OCT 112011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION; SPLASHGUARD HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN FRONT HAND SINK
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SEP 142011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. FOUND EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER TOUCHING NOSE,SCRATCHING NOSE,HANDLING MONEY,WIPING NOSE ,TOUCHING EYES THEN TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS,SMOOTHIES,FRENCH FRIES,SANDWICHES,OBSERVED FOR 15 MINS TO 30 MINS,NOT WASHING HANDS,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER TOUCHING BODY PARTS, AFTER HANDLING MONEY BEFORE HANDLING FOODS;MANAGER /EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS AFTER DISCUSSION
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AUG 182011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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AUG 112011FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND PREP COOLER FOR SALAD AT 47.9F;INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST BE 40F OR BELOW,MUST CALL TECHNICIAN TO FIX,TAG COOLER ,CANNOT USE,COOLER,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,21 PKGS OF SALAD WITH SHREDDED CHEESE AT 47.5F,ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW,MANAGER DISCARDED THE SALAD $99.00
FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED,WATER BACKING UP,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED,MUST FIX HANDSINK ,INSTRUCTED TO USE FRONT HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING; GIVEN 5 DAYS 08-18-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT HANDSINK AND CONDIMENTS SHELVES; MUST REMOVE ICE BUILT UP IN WALK IN FREEZER CURTAIN,FOOD BOXES,TUBE CONNECTION AND DOOR
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE EWALK IN COOLER
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 ORGANIZE REAR AREA ,DISCARD UNUSED BOXES
APR 132011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. AT THIS TIME OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING COFFEE POTS IN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT ,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED ALL COFFEE POTS MUST BE WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT THE REAR AREA OF THE RESTAURANT,FRONT HANDSINK IS ONLY FOR HANDWASHING WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN PLACE
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MAR 102011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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MAR 32011FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #67968,DATED 01-21-10,FOUND DISHMACHINE NOT WORKING ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE OFF PREMISES,GIVEN 5 DAYS 03-10-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS RECAULKING;FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR ICE MAKER IN DRIVE THRU COUNTER AREA NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BELOW FRYER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH AREA DIRTY AND BAD SMELL ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,MUST FLUSH DRAIN AT ALL TIMES
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH HOLES MUST SEAL
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA BMUST BE REPLACED
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.LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDSINK,MUST BE REPAIRED
JAN 212010FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
Dish washing facility not maintained or operated. Observed three compartment sink not properly disposing waste water. While draining water in left side, water coming up floor drain and overflowing on floor around and around sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and/ or drainines. Serious citation issued.
Storage shelves, prep counter, deep fryer cabinet, coller shelves and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor under and around equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Coving missing in utility closet. Instructed to replace missing tile. Womens toilet room wall behind first stall not sealed. Instructed to seal all holes and openings.
Unncessary equipment not working or used on premises. Instructed to repair dish machine or remove off premses.
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