Chicago
22
BEAT

Mcdonald'S Restaurants

8321 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
22/100

Mixed record — 9 of 19 inspections passed

Inspections
19
9 passed
Last Inspected
2019-09-27
Pass Rate
47%
6 failures
Score
22/100
BEAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2019-09-27
Failed 6 inspections (2018, 2018, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 52 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 52×
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Other minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2019-09-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ...

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

FOUND THE WASTE PIPE IN THE BASEMENT GUSHING AT THE CONNECTION WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED AND WITH A CONTINOUS LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PIPE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. BROKEN/MISSING TILES AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE/PAINT FLOORS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME. -WALLS, PIPES/CONDU...

2019-05-13 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY PRODUCTS, BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE WALK IN COOLER CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND WATER STAINS IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN THE BASEMENT.

2019-03-29 Pass Complaint
3
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE WALK IN COOLER CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

2018-10-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102-14(N) OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

2-102-14(N) OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

PA-100-0367 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE ALLERGAN TRAINING.

2018-09-21 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102-14(N) OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16A(2) FOUND THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: EGGS-53.2F, CANADIAN BACON-53.6F, CUT LEAFY GREENS-51.0F, LIQUID EGG PRODUCT-53.1F, CHICKEN TENDERS-51.3F, SCRAMBLED EGGS-52.2F, CHOCOLATE MILK-53.6F. ALL P...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER HOLDING AT AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. ALSO FOUND 2-DOOR COOLER WHERE SALADS ARE STORED HOLDING AT AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45F. BOTH UNITS MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING TCS FOODS AT 41 DEGREES DURING ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED SMALL FLYING INSECTS(GNATS) ON THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 IN DINING AREA NEAR THE WASHROOMS, 6 ON WALLS IN THE DRIVE-THRU AREA, 8 IN DISH WASHING AREA, AND 22 IN BASEMENT AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND POP DISPENSERS. MUST MI...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11 INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING. SIDES AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, POP DISPENSERS AND SINKS NEED CLEANING.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

PA-100-0367 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE ALLERGAN TRAINING.

2018-03-14 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

SECURE LOOSE OUTLET COVER ON WALL NEAR BASEMENT STAIRWAY. REPLACE FAN COVER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER(BACKROOM 8 ). REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS/TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. NO LETTER FROM IDPH APRIL CAULK, NO LIST OF EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2018-01-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST INTERIOR OF BOTTOM FREEZER OF REAR UPRIGHT COOLER/FREEZER(BACKROOM 8).

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, GASKETS ON REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS IN BEVERAGE AREA, ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES INCLUDING SODA, MCCAFE, JUICE, CREAMER, ETC, PREP COOLERS IN BEVERAGE AREA,...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

SECURE LOOSE OUTLET COVER ON WALL NEAR BASEMENT STAIRWAY. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND BEVERAGE MACHINES IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER(BACKROOM 8). REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS/TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRYERS AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR SOFT SERVE MACHINE. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

2018-01-10 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REAR REACH-IN COOLER(BACKROOM 8) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR REACH-IN COOLER, MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPAR...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED SAUSAGE BURRITOS(60.6F) AND GRILLED ONIONS(47.1F) STORED IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPPROXIMATELY $51 AND 20LBS OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATIO...

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK/GREEN MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2081695 ON 9-7-17:34-SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTINGS NEAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR. 35-REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DRIVE THRU AREA. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN MAINTENANCE ROOM...

minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST INTERIOR OF BOTTOM FREEZER OF REAR UPRIGHT COOLER/FREEZER(BACKROOM 8).

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, GASKETS ON REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS IN BEVERAGE AREA, ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES INCLUDING SODA, MCCAFE, JUICE, CREAMER, ETC, PREP COOLERS IN BEVERAGE AREA,...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

SECURE LOOSE OUTLET COVER ON WALL NEAR BASEMENT STAIRWAY. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND BEVERAGE MACHINES IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER(BACKROOM 8).

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRYERS AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR SOFT SERVE MACHINE. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

2017-09-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, GASKETS ON REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS IN BEVERAGE AREA, ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES INCLUDING SODA, MCCAFE, JUICE, CREAMER, ETC, PREP COOLERS IN BEVERAGE AREA,...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINES NEAR DRAIN LINES IN DRIVE THRU AREA. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL PREP COOLERS AND BEVERAGE MACHINES IN DRIVE THRU ...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS IN BASEMENT(SPILLS). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DRIVE THRU AREA. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT MAINTENANCE ROOM. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING STOPPER UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING SPRAYER ON 2-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2017-08-29 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL BEHIND AND UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINES IN DRIVE THRU AREA, 10 FLYING INSECTS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA, 10 FLYING INSECTS IN DISH WASHING AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, 10 FLYING INSECTS IN BASEMENT NEAR WASTE P...

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, GASKETS ON REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS IN BEVERAGE AREA, ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES INCLUDING SODA, MCCAFE, JUICE, CREAMER, ETC, PREP COOLERS IN BEVERAGE AREA,...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINES NEAR DRAIN LINES IN DRIVE THRU AREA. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL PREP COOLERS AND BEVERAGE MACHINES IN DRIVE THRU ...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS IN BASEMENT(SPILLS). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DRIVE THRU AREA. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT MAINTENANCE ROOM. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING STOPPER UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING SPRAYER ON 2-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2017-07-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

BACK SIDE OPEN, MISSING REAR SODA PLATE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2017-06-26 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED ROACH ACTIVITY FRONT SODA MACHINE/ROACH FECES IN THE BACK OF THE SODA MACHINE AT THIS TIME, FRONT SODA MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SODA MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. HAVE COKE DETAIL CLEAN MACHINE/AND OR R...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT SODA MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, BACK SIDE OPEN (MISSING SCREWS). ALSO MAINTAIN SODA MACHINE FILTER IN DRIVE THRU.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2017-06-15 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT SODA MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED BACK SIDE OF MACHINE OPEN (MISSING SCREWS) AND INTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COKE CLEAN, MAINTAIN OR REPLACE. ALSO MAINTAIN SODA MACHINE FILTER IN DRIVE THRU.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2017-01-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. LIDS OPEN ON DUMPSTER INSIDE CORALE THAT HAS GARBAGE INSIDE. ALL LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT EASY ENTRY OF PESTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, DEEP FRYERS AND CABINETS WHERE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTERS ARE PRESENT

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS IN FLOOR ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT WHERE PRESENT. ALL WASTE LINES FROM POP DISPENSER UNITS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SECURED OVER THE FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT WATER PUDDLING ON THE FLOOR IN SAME AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. SEAL HOLE IN WALL ABOVE STAIRS LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. ALL ARTICLES IN THESE AREAS MUST ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR FOOD HANDLERS THAT MEET IDPH REQUIREMENTS. THIS DOCUMENTATION MUST BE ACCSSESIBLE.

2017-01-13 Fail Complaint
6
serious Sanitation

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

BLACK SLIMY RESIDUE FOUND ON WHITE UPPER PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. ENTIRE MACHINE MUST EMPTIED, AND PROPERLY CLEANED. SERIOUS VIOLA ION 7-38-005(a)

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, DEEP FRYERS AND CABINETS WHERE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTERS ARE PRESENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS IN FLOOR ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT WHERE PRESENT. ALL WASTE LINES FROM POP DISPENSER UNITS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SECURED OVER THE FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT WATER PUDDLING ON THE FLOOR IN SAME AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. SEAL HOLE IN WALL ABOVE STAIRS LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. ALL ARTICLES IN THESE AREAS MUST ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR FOOD HANDLERS THAT MEET IDPH REQUIREMENTS. THIS DOCUMENTATION MUST BE ACCESIBLE.

2016-08-12 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER/BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HAMBURGER FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.

2015-12-15 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY AROUND THE COOKING AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

2015-11-04 Pass License Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY AROUND THE COOKING AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

2015-10-29 Fail License
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES SCATTERED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AT THE FRONT DRIVE THRU, AT THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER. ALSO NOTED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE FLIES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE COUNTER TOPS DIRTY AT THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY AROUND THE COOKING AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT DRIVE THUR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD/DRINK SPLATTERS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

100
Pepe'S Mexican Restaurants
100
Firehouse Steak & Lemonade
63
Pepe'S Mexican Restaurant
70
The Anchor Fish & Chicken
27
Seafood Land

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