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Risk 1 (High)
DONALDS FAMOUS HOT DOGS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
May 18, 2010
Complaint
License #1332360
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
8
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP-128.1 DEGREES, CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP-98.1 DEGREES BOTH SITTING ON STOVE TOP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. CUT TOMATOES SITTING OUT ON TABLE AT 60.5 DEGREES - HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AND COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. SOUPS MUST BE BROKEN DOWN INTO SMALL CONTAINERS(SHALLOW) AND COOLED TO 40 DEGREES WITHIN 6 HOURS-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL-ALL PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED
Why This Matters
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
Food Code Requirement
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Specific Requirements
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-201.11 - 2-201.13
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMP. SINK-MUST SET UP THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THIS UNIT TO SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE IN REAR, CUTTING BOARDS ON TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CABINET OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR OPENING IN WALL IN WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. PAINT ALL WALLS IN REAR THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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