SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MCDONALDS RESTAURANT # 14173.

YOUR CALL. 51/100

1563 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 1, 2025 · passed

16 of 23 inspections passed, 6 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
16 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Aug 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 1
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 29
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT AREA THAT ALLOWS FOR ENTERING OF PEST AND OR INSECTS. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING AREAS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS, AROUND THE PIPING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT CEILING, WALL AREAS IN BASEMENT AS WELL AND UNDER THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE ENTRY OR PEST AND INSECT INTO FACILITY.

JAN 21
2025
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. THE FAR BACK STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS APPROX 5-10 DROPPINGS. OBSERVED APPROX 5-10 DROPPINGS NEXT TO THE WATER HEATERS ON THE LEFT SIDE NEAR THE YELLOW MACHINE DEVICE. OBSERVED APPROX 10-15 DROPPINGS BETWEEN BOTH WALK IN UNITS WHERE THE LARGE LADDER IS STORED AND APPROX 20-30 DROPPINGS IN THE ROOM ACROSS FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE PROVIDED WITH PROOF OF SERVICE SHEET BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF JAN 28,2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF SMALL FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT AREA OF THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY AND HARBORING.

JAN 18
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 8
2024
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ALONG WALLS, UNDERNEATH OPENING IN REAR AND SMALL UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 1/8/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED TWO CUSTOMERS WITH DOGS INSIDE THE FACILITY AND MANAGEMENT DID NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH THE CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE UNDERSIDE DISPENSING AREA ON ICE CREAM MACHINE AND NOZZLES OF JUICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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JUL 18
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING TO DINING AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

JUL 11
2023
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR LEFT WIDE OPEN IN THE FACILITY WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND AT LEAST 50 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS NEAR SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND MINIMIZE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY. IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING TO DINING AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR AC CLOSET UNIT AND NEAR SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR IDPH PROGRAM APPROVAL LETTER NOT PROVIDED ON STIE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE DOCCUMENTATION OF IDPH APPROVAL LETTER OR ANSI ACCRED. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 8
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR AND BACK EXIT DOOR LEFT WIDE OPEN IN THE FACILITY WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING TO DINING AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR IDPH PROGRAM APPROVAL LETTER NOT PROVIDED ON STIE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE DOCCUMENTATION OF IDPH APPROVAL LETTER OR ANSI ACCRED. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 1
2023
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING - FOOD EMPLOYEE SWITCHED FROM CLEANING DIRTY DISHES TO HANDLING CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST PRACTIVE GOOD HYGIENE BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. DISCUSSED PROPER HAND WASHING WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGERS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND IN THE MENS RESTROOM. MANAGER PLACED SOAP NEAR BY HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUSED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT IS SLIGHTLY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRONT DOOR AND BACK EXIT DOOR LEFT WIDE OPEN IN THE FACILITY WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS. OBSERVED ONE LIVE RODENT RUN ON PIPE LINE IN UTILITY ROOM LOCATED ACROSS STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY, DROPPINGS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE KITCHEN HAND SINK. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING TO DINING AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GARBAGE ACCUMILATION SCATTERED THROUGOUT BASEMENT FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AND HEAVY GREASE ACCUMILATION UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR IDPH PROGRAM APPROVAL LETTER NOT PROVIDED ON STIE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE DOCCUMENTATION OF IDPH APPROVAL LETTER OR ANSI ACCRED. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION DATED FROM 8/15/22; REPORT #2562103, HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #39: 3-307.11 OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 15
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE DRINKING COFFEE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL BEVERAGES SHOULD BE CONSUMED IN BREAK AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

APR 27
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST DEFROST ICE ACCUMULATION FROM AIR CURTAINS IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER & DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

APR 10
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

APR 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN SANDWICH) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER PROVIDED PHOTO COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE TO POST ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK AND YOGURT) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 54F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN MINI COOLER NEXT TO ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS (1/2 GAL ), COST OF ALL FOODS $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED MINI REACH IN FRIDGE (WHERE HAPPY MEAL YOGURT AND MILK IS KEPT)LOCATED AT PICK UP STATION AT A IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 54 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND TO NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. REACH IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE REACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 10
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN -RESTROOMS SHARED BY EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER -HAND SINK IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C)- OBSERVED SINGLE USE/TO GO CONTAINERS, FRENCH FRY CONTAINERS, ETC. STORED ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, UNCOVERED AND NOT PROTECTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SINGLE USE/TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE COVERED AND PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SINGLE USE/TO GO CONTAINERS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR IN WRAPPED IN PLASTIC FILMING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 11
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND DEBRI AND SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP AT BOTH ICE CHUTES LOCATED AT THE SELF-SERVICE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND LARGE PUDDLE OF STANDING WATER INSIDE THE A/C COMPRESSOR ROOM. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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

FOUND LEAK AT 3-COMP FAUCET, PIPE UNDER BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK AND WATER LEAK AT THE A/C COMPRESSOR ROOM IN THE BASEMENT CAUSING LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS.

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

FOUND WASH CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. ALL WASH CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USE.

JUL 29
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 22
2016
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY INSIDE THE BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BENEATH THE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR EGG REFRIGERATOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING MANAGERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP HOLDERS.

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

NOTED BASEMENT CEILING IN POOR REPAIRS WITH MULTIPLE HOLES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 5
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.

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

MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.

SEP 27
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AROUND THE POP SYRUP TO REMOVE SPILLS.

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

NOTED AN OPENING IN THE BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TWO PIPES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH LEAKS AND LEAKS AT THE EXPOSE HAND SINK FAUCET AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 12
2012
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 4
2012
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

(7-38-030) THE HAND DRYING DEVICE IN THE LADIES BATHROOM IS NOT WORKING, MUST FIX.

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

THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF SLIME-LIKE SUBSTANCE.

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

VERY POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT THE 3-COMP SINK AREA (FOOD, DEBRIS & WATER ACCUMULATES), MUST FIX TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT REAR OF PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE.

AUG 26
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.

MINORFacility 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. LIGHT SHIELDS ARE NEEDED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

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