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HALE FAMILY MCDONALD'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HALE FAMILY MCDONALD'S (AKA: MCDONALDS) 2425 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO 60649 Restaurant
August 8, 2023 Complaint License #2536664
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
6
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: THREE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. HOT WATER AT 79.8 DEGREES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. P-TRAP NOT CONNECTED WATER FALLING TO FLOOR. MAINTENCE ARRIVED ON SITE TO CORRECT ISSUES WITH HANDSINKS. ALL SINKS NOW IN GOOD REPAIR AND ABLE TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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 #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING IN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL DOOR HANDLES AND HANDLES ON EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL DRINK NOZZLE MACHINES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL SIDES, WHEELS, AND DRAWERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL SIDES, WHEELS, AND DRAWERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.

Health Department Information

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