SEP 8
2022
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 44/100
6125 N MILWAUKEE AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 8, 2022 · passed
Failed 5 of 20 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Apr 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 152022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 15
2022
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2554932 DATED 4/22/22 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #51 MUST SHOW PROOF OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINES OF ICE MACHINE, COFFEE BREWING MACHINE/SODA DISPENSING UNITS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAIN LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT. MUST REDIRECT DRAIN TO MOP SINK OR FLOOR DRAIN WITH AIR GAP IF NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
APR 272022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 57.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST SHOW PROOF OF BACK FLOW PREVETION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ICE MACHINE, COFFEE BREWING MACHINES AND WATER INTAKE LINES OF ICE MACHINE/SODA DISPENSING UNITS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DRAIN DIRECTLY ABOVE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT. MUST REDIRECT DRAIN TO MOP SINK OR FLOOR DRAIN WITH AIR GAP IF NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GROUT MISSING ON FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. FLOOR MUST BE REGROUTED AND FLOOR NEEDS TO BE MAINTAINED IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
OCT 282021FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 28
2021
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK BY REAR DRIVE THRU AT 79.7F. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK BY DISH WASHING AREA 95.7F. MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PLUMBER CORRECTED ON SITE TO PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DUST ON FOOD CONTAINER HANDLES THAT WERE STORED IN THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM UNIT AND TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY FOOD CONTAINERS. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE IMMEDIATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION GOING ON IN DINING ROOM AREA WITH OPENINGS BETWEEN PLASTIC COVERING AND CEILING, HOLES IN FLIMSY PLASTIC COVERING AND HOLES IN WALLS THAT ARE NOT COMPLETELY SEALED ALLOWING DUST AND OTHER PARTICLES INTO THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. MUST PROPERLY SEAL OFF KITCHEN FROM TOP TO BOTTOM WITH DURABLE COVER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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OCT 12021FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 1
2021
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HEAVY BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR OF SODA POP MACHINE SHOOT IN DINING ROOM AREA WHERE ICE IS BEING DISPENSED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 48.9F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING AT BASE OF SODA POP MACHINE IN DINING ROOM AREA (LEFT SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER NOT DRAINING INSIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. AT END OF INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FIXED PLUMBING ISSUE ON SITE.
NOV 92020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 9
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPERTOWELS AT HAND SINK IN THE (MAIN PREP LINE) WHILE FOOD EMPLOYEES WERE ACTIVELY PREPPING FOODS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED. (COS)
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MALE MANAGER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE ON THE FROZEN DESSERT UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET AND ELEVATE BROOMS,DUST PANS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE BUILD-UP DEBRIS.
APR 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND PROVIDE TE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER ON THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA.(TO PREVENT KIDS AND ANY CUSTOMER ENTERING THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD IN THE PREP AREA).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CAULK ALONG THE 3 COMPT SINK SPLASH GUARD WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN ON THE SIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 282017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear kitchen prep area, and by 3 compartment sink, needs re-grouting. Floors by coffee station area in front prep area needs re-grouting.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling in women's bathroom had exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
# compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced. Exposed hand sink faucet in rear prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
NOV 92015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FRONT STORAGE CABINETS UNDER SODA MACHINE, SODA NOZZLES AND STORAGE SHELF IN REAR NEXT TO SYRUP NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE SREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
TILED COVING NOT MAINTAINED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN COVING.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NOT RPOVIDED INSIDE MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE COOLERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
FEB 62014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 6
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FOUND NO WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE MCCAFE COFFEE STATION 1DR REFRIGERATOR. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.
JAN 282014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
DURING INSPECTION FOUND A SMALL COFFEE CREAMER REFRIGERATOR NOT IN USE AND NOT IN WORKING CONDITION. TAGGED UNIT. MUST CONTACT CDPH TO INSPECT AND TO REMOVE TAG. NO PRODUCT WAS FOUND OUT OF TEMPERATURE. CDI. NO CITATION ISSUED.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
DURING INSPECTION FOUND ONLY HAND SANITIZER AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE 3-COMP SINK AREA AND NO PAPER TOWELS.THE SOAP DISPENSER WAS EMPTY WITOUT SOAP. YOU MUST ALWAYS HAVE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CDI.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR 3COMP SINK AREA UNDER THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE SO AS TO OPEN MORE EASILY. FAUCET HANDLE DIFFICULT TO OPEN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FOUND NO WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE MCCAFE COFFEE STATION 1DR REFRIGERATOR. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.
DEC 262012FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 26
2012
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (USED TO WASH MULTI-USE UTENSILS) NOT MAINTAINED, WATER LEAKING PURFUSELY WHEN WATER TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (01/02/13).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ICE CHUTES AT SELF SERVICE SODA MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY (LEFT SIDE SINK) AND PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL #2 COLD WATER LEAKING AT HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
NOV 72011PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2011
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, prep areas, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.Found prep sink for salad with no hot water faucet, only cold water faucet(supervisor Tony S. notified), mgmt was advised to provide hot&cold running water under city pressure to prep sink in salad station.
NOV 42011FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 4
2011
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, also observed drive thru windows not insect proofed(outer openings not protected), had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of windows, Citation Issued #H000072742, with a Court Date of 12/15/2011, at 400 W Superior in Room # 112 at 2:00 PM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler, rear storage shelving/racks areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear storage areas under storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink not clean, need cleaning.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in prep areas, rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, prep areas, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.Found prep sink for salad with no hot water faucet, only cold water faucet(supervisor Tony S. notified), mgmt was advised to provide hot&cold running water under city pressure to prep sink in salad station.
APR 132010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Must clean in detail the floor especially under all the wire rack shelvings and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Vent cover in the mens and womens washroom with minimal dust accumulated. Instructed to clean in detail and maintain.
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