HALE FAMILY MCDONALD'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH PROPER CREDENTIALS MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BOTTLE LABELED AS HEAT ACTIVATED GRILL AND TOASTER CLEANER STORED ABOVE AND DRIPPING ONTO A SHEET OF COOKED BACON. MANAGER DISCARDED THE BACON AND REMOVED CHEMICAL BOTTLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE CHEMICALS TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BOTTLE LABELED AS HEAT ACTIVATED GRILL AND TOASTER CLEANER STORED ABOVE AND DRIPPING ONTO A SHEET OF COOKED BACON. MANAGER DISCARDED THE BACON AND REMOVED CHEMICAL BOTTLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE CHEMICALS TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.