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HALE FAMILY MCDONALD'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HALE FAMILY MCDONALD'S (AKA: MCDONALDS) 2425 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO 60649 Restaurant
January 17, 2020 Canvass License #2536664
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINE, JUICE MACHINE, CREAMER MACHINE, MCCAFE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #50
CRITICAL
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 48.9F-54.1F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP SINKS AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.
Adequate hot and cold running water required.
Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS IN PREP AREA, DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING NEAR FRYERS, AND BEVERAGE MACHIINES. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ALONG WALL NEAR REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS IN PREP AREA, DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING NEAR FRYERS, AND BEVERAGE MACHIINES. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ALONG WALL NEAR REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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