SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT OF ILLINOIS,INC.

EAT. 80/100

500 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 3, 2014 · passed

8 of 11 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 3
2014
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 30
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND TO BE AT 65.8F WITH FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE/EGG BURRITO STUFFING AT 67.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 1 LB OF SAUSAGE/EGG BURRITO FILLING AT 67.6F, 1 LB CHICKEN CHORIZO/EGG FILLING AT 54.7F, 4 LBS YOGURT AT 44.6F. OBSERVED ONE CASE OF MILK INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER,PREVIOUSLY STORED IN HALLWAY UPON DELIVERY AT 53.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE ALL PERISHABLE FOODS DELIVERED IN REFRIGERATION UPON ARRIVAL. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $200.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

FLOORS BEHIND BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING AND SODA MULTIPLEX SYSTEM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE PAPER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE, TOGO CUP STORAGE AND WIPING CLOTHS SANITIZING BUCKETS. MUST REPLACE.

OCT 10
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYER (NOW IN USE) NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST OBSERVED.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMP SINK.

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

NO FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER LOCATED ABOVE THE SOFT SERVE TOP LOADER MACHINE; MUST INSTALL. (MACHINE IS MOBILE AND IS CURRENTLY BEING MOVED TO THE THREE COMP SINK FOR CLEANING WHICH HAS TWO FAUCETS AND A SPRAYER).

OCT 26
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REPAIR GASKET AT ONE DOR MILK COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.MUST CLEAN YOGURT MACHINE AND ALL COFFEE STATIONS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE SAME AS STATED ABOVE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE STICKY SODA SYRUP. ALSO INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.

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

MUST SEAL WALL COUVING LOCATED ABOVE COFFEE STATION AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

AUG 6
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REPAIR GASKET AT ONE DOR MILK COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.MUST CLEAN YOGURT MACHINE AND ALL COFFEE STATIONS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE SAME AS STATED ABOVE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE STICKY SODA SYRUP. ALSO INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.

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

MUST SEAL WALL COUVING LOCATED ABOVE COFFEE STATION AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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MAR 14
2012
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 7
2012
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. ON PREMISES FOR A SHORT COMPLAINT INSPECTION SR12-00496201 CALLER STATES UNSAFE PRACTICES. UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY STAFF. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 DRAIN FLIES IN REAR OFFICE AND 6-9 MORE DRAIN FLIES ON CEILING PANELS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE COMPANY PROVIDE SERVICE VISIT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION ON 3/14/2012. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020. COURT DATE 4/19/2012 AT 1100AM 400 W SUPERIOR RM 112. SEE BACK OF CITATION FOR PRE-PAYMENT INFORMATION. CITATION H000076802-16.

JUN 10
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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. NUMEROUS PIECES OF BROKEN EQUIPMENT ARE DIRTY AND DRINKS AND OTHER ITEMS ARE BEING STORED INSIDE, REPAIR OR REMOVE BROKEN OR UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT. THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR LIP IS DIRTY AND NEEDS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.

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. THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR UNDER THE LOW SHELVES IS DIRTY; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

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

THE FLOOR DRAIN BELOW THE SODA TOWER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR DRAIN.

SEP 10
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
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 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

AUG 10
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
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 missing light shields in rear prep area & at rear storage/cooler area.

AUG 3
2010
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. Found the interior parts/attachments of the ice machine with lime/or yellowish residue build-up on areas where water passes thru (where the ice cubes are processed). Must clean/sanitize & maintain. Ice, as food, must be protected from any possible contaminants. Unit tagged.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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 violations from May 7/09 (report #157431), not corrected at this time: #35-must seal any holes/openings around pipes, conduits,soda lines on walls or ceiling to prevent pest entry; #38-must provide a hook for the 3-comp sink sprayer to prevent back siphonage, if sprayer below water level of sink water.

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. Floors under shelves/pallets in basement storage room must be kept clean & organized regularly. Must clean floors behind soda syrup rack & CO2 tanks.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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 missing at prep area & rear storage area-must replace.

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