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MC DONALD'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MC DONALD'S 4704 S CICERO AVE, CHICAGO 60638 Restaurant
March 15, 2022 Complaint License #2808856
7
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OR AT REAR HANDWASH SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION 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 #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: ICE SCOOP IN BASIN OF HANDWASH SINK IN REAR OF PREP AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN EMPTY AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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 #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING UNIT UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER WHEN TESTED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. UNIT NOT BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION AT INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER ON FAN COVERS AND ATTACHED CONDENSOR. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR SIDES AND ALL SURFACES OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER IN DRIVE THRU NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE SPILLS, AND CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO 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 #52
MAJOR
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DRAINING, WATER BACKING UP FROM DRAIN ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER DRAINED. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT DRAINING AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.
All waste water must be properly disposed.
Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.
Violation #52
MAJOR
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DRAINING, WATER BACKING UP FROM DRAIN ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER DRAINED. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT DRAINING AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.
All waste water must be properly disposed.
Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

Health Department Information

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