SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT.

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1831 W DEVON AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 16, 2022 · passed

13 of 17 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed

VIOLATIONS

includes 8 critical

RECORDS COVER

12 YEARS

since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 16

2022

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

SERIOUSSanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)-- SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11---MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT DOOR EXIT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

DEC 14

2022

FAILED

6 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALFood Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 97.1F AT AN AUTOMATIC FAUCET WITH NO HOT OR COLD HANDLE CONTROLS. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.F AND A MAXIMUM OF 120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.

MINORSanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR CHEMICAL CLOSET AND THE REAR STORAGE AT THE ELECTRICAL PANELS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOLDY, BLACKENED AND PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.-----MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT DOOR EXIT AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AT STORED ROLLING CART. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.----FLOOR BEHIND THE WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BICYCLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

SEP 9

2021

PASSED

0 violations

JUL 16

2021

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BROKEN BASE COVE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

APR 17

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

7 violations3 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE WHERE PARFAITS ARE BEING MADE. MUST INSTALL DURABLE AND CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER BOXES IN WALK IN FREEZER STORED AGAINST WALLS. MUST STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMILATION ON VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REGULARLY.

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AUG 22

2019

PASSED

0 violations

APR 4

2019

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT MEN'S RESTROOM NEXT TO SINK.(CHIPPING PAINT)MUST REPAIR.

NOV 20

2018

PASSED

1 violation1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

JUN 16

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

6 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE, SUCH AS KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,REORGANIZE THE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT,THEN WITHOUT HAND WASHING, GLOVED ONE HAND WITH A BLUE FOOD GLOVE ,WITH GLOVED HAND REMOVED BISCUIT(A READY TO EAT PRODUCT) FROM INSIDE THE MICROWAVE AND PUT THEM TO A SERVING PLATER. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE TO MANAGERS. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

SERIOUSSanitation

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

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED TWO PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH BERRIES,STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE WERE ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGER REMOVED ALL ICE FROM UNIT,CLEANED AND SANITIZED UNIT.INSTRUCTED NOT STORE ANYTHING INSIDE THE ICE BIN,TO MINIMIZE CAUSE OF CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

MINORSanitation

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

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

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

WALLS WITH FOOD STAINS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS(BOTTOM PART),NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE COLD LINE UNIT

MINOREmployee Hygiene

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

HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED BY ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA.

FEB 11

2016

PASSED

3 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST MOP AND SANITIZE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation

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

FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS (COATS)NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE AT COAT RACK AREAS.

MAR 25

2015

PASSED

3 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

REACH IN PREP COOLERS #4 AND #5 DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/GAP BETWEEN CLOSED COOLER DOOR AND RUBBER GASKET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKETS.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation

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

WALL PANELS LOOSE ABOVE FLOOR BASE ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REATTACH WALL PANELS AND CORNER COVER AT SAID AREA.

AUG 5

2014

PASSED

3 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation

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

FOUND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND DIRTY WASH CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

DEC 5

2013

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN PIPES AND WALL UNDER 3-COMPARMENT. MUST SEAL SAID GAPS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

AUG 30

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

4 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALFood Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND PREP REACH IN COOLER #1 NOT MAINTAINED, AMBINET AIR TEMPERATURE AT 45.0 F WITH CHEESE, CHOPPED LETTUCE HELD INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW.

CRITICALFood Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT 45.0 F- CHEESE, CHOPPED LETTUCE, CUT TOMOATOES, CHOPPED ONIONS, CHOPPED CUCUMBERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL THE ABOVE FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

MINORSanitation

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

FLOOR TILES DAMAGED (LOW GROUT)AT DRIVE THRU PICK UP WINDOW AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT STAINS ON WALL THROUGHOUT MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

MAY 3

2011

PASSED

7 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD PROTECTION ON DRAIN AT 3COMP.SINK.

MINORSanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT UNDER SERVING COUNTER AT FRONT, INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT EMPLOYEE LUNCH AREA, AND ON MOP SINK.

MINORSanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAIN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN WALK IN UNDER THE SHELVES,AND IN WALK FREEZER.FLOORS IN CLOSET BY DRIVE THRU #1 WINDOW,FLOORS AT SODA SYRUP EQUIPMENTS AT REAR WITH WATER AND DEBRIS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.ALSO FLOORS AT EXTENDED STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE BY DUMPSTER AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS AT ALL LOCATIONS INCLUDING STORAGE ROOM BY THE DUMPSTER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS(COATS,PURSES,ETC.) FROM FOOD PREP AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene

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

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,AND LEAKING PIPES ON SODA SYRUP EQUIPMENTS IN REAR,AND ON MOP SINK.

MINOROther

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

MINORSanitation

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE UNNACASSARY CLUTER IN EXTENDED STORAGE ROOM BY DUMPSTER,AND AT STORAGE CLOSET BY #1 DRIVE THRU WINDOW.

JAN 27

2010

PASSED

0 violations

JAN 27

2010

PASSED

0 violations

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