MCDONALD'S CORPORATION.

Chicago Health Dept

23 N WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2015.

Last inspected Feb 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 3

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE GRILL AND THE INTERIOR OF THE 4 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR. CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE LEFT AND MIDDLE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE BASINS CAN HOLD WATER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN THE ICE BINS AND ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BINS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 19

2014

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 27

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 7

2013

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ALSO CLEAN BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOOR AT THE CHEST COOLER AT DRIVE THUR AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ALSO IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA,AND IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR AREA NEAR SHELVING RACKS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

OCT 3

2013

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

THE HANDSINK AT IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT WORKING,HAS NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,MUST REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO USE THE HANDSINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE DRIVE THUR WINDOW TO WASH AND SANITIZE HANDS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ALSO CLEAN BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOOR AT THE CHEST COOLER AT DRIVE THUR AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ALSO IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA,AND IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR AREA NEAR SHELVING RACKS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

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MAR 11

2013

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 9

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE DRAIN OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN DISASSEMBLED AND THE SINK IS OUT OF ORDER; REPAIR, REPLACE OR REMOVE SAID SINK

OCT 19

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE DRAIN OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN DISASSEMBLED AND THE SINK IS OUT OF ORDER; REPAIR, REPLACE OR REMOVE SAID SINK

OCT 12

2012

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

THE FLOOR DRAIN EAST OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKS UP BLACK WATER WHEN THE SINK IS USED OR EMPTIED, PLUMBER CALLED AND ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. THE DRAIN NOW FLOWS FREELY, ENTIRE AREA SANITIZED AT THIS TIME.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

THE DETERIORATING BLUE/GREEN PLASTIC ICE BIN USED TO TRANSPORT ICE FROM THE MACHINE TO THE DISPENSERS IS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND PIECES OF PLASTIC ARE FLAKING OFF OF IT. REMOVE THE DETERIORATING BIN AND USE A SANITARY BUCKET TO TRANSPORT ICE UNTIL A NEW BIN IS PROCURED. THE DRIVE THRU ICE HOLDING BIN INTERIOR HAS A BLACK SUBSTANCE WHICH CAN BE SCRAPED OFF, AND SOME PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE DISPENSING CHUTE; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE UNIT. THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE RACKS LEAKED ONTO THE DISPOSABLE TO GO CONTAINERS AND FRYER OIL FILTERS, AFFECTED FOOD CONTAINERS AND FILTERS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED, REPAIR THE LEAKING CEILING ABOVE YOUR DRY GOODS STORAGE.

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

ONLY HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WATER TAPS HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND NO COLD WATER IS AVAILABLE TO SAID SINK. NEW WATER TAPS WERE INSTALLED AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOOR IS WET AND DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE REAR OF THE DISH ROOM AND DRY STORAGE AREA AND ALSO BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IS WATER DAMAGED, REPAIR THE CEILING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

TWO OUT OF THE THREE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS ARE NOT HOLDING WATER, REPAIR THE STOPPERS SO THEY HOLD WATER. THE DRAIN OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN DISASSEMBLED AND THE SINK IS OUT OF ORDER; REPAIR, REPLACE OR REMOVE SAID SINK. THE MOP SINK SOAP DISPENSER AND SODA SYSTEM IN THE REAR OF THE STORE HAVE POTABLE WATER LEAKS, REPAIR LEAKING PLUMBING.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THE THERMOMETER IN THE FRONT MILK COOLER IS BROKEN, REPLACE WITH A WORKING UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

TWO ICE SCOOPS WITH BROKEN HANDLES ARE BEING USED, REPLACE THE SCOOPS WITH SANITARY UTENSILS.

AUG 7

2012

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 7

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. The top of the mop sink is mildewed, repair or replace unsanitary surface.

Minor Sanitation

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. two floor tiles are missing in the front counter area, replace the missing tiles so the floor is smooth and sanitary

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The rear exposed handsink has a potable water leak at the spigot, repair the leaking plumbing.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Spoons are stored in a cup of water between use in the coffee station were specialty coffees are stired prior to serving. Any food utensils that are stored in any standing water or sanitizer must be removed. Air-dry all multi-use dispensing utensils and cutting equipment after sanitizing.

JUL 19

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER, FRYERS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN; FLOORS UNDER AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN FREEZER OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI & FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL ; MUST REPLACE; STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER & DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE: ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

APR 28

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN STORAGE CLOSET AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

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 cleaneInspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS AND CLEAN OTHER FILTERS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT CLOSETS AND DISH WASHING AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.Inspector Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

APR 21

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT CLOSETS AND DISH WASHING AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

DEC 20

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT CLOSETS AND DISH WASHING AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

DEC 2

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES INSIDE WOMAN'S WASHROOM FOUND AT THIS TIME. DRYER BROKEN AND NO PAPER TOWELS. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER, FRYERS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN STORAGE CLOSET AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST REPLACE FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS AND CLEAN OTHER FILTERS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT CLOSETS AND DISH WASHING AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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