MC DONALDS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT COOLER (MILK, YOGURT, SALAD) AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.2F. OPERATOR REPAIRED AND COOLER NOW HAS AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 35.6F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER: 4LBS OF MILK AT 45.1F, 1LB OF PREPARED SALAD AT 44.2F, AND 1LB OF YOGURT AT 43.6F. OPERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD, VALUED AT $30 AS STATED BY OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 15 FRUIT FLIES ON AND AROUND THE CUSTOMER SODA MACHINES AND THE MCCAFE BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED-LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING/CLOSED COMPLETELY DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SO ALL LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING AND CLOSED COMPLETELY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE METAL ICE SCOOP CRACKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE DRIVE THRU ICE MACHINE, AND THE SUMMER ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD ACCUMULATION IN THE UNUSED FRYERS AND OIL DRIPPING BELOW THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND UNDER THE DINING ROOM SODA MACHINES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH NO HOT OR COLD WATER AND NOT IN USE. FACILITY STATED THEY DO NOT USE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER AND MAINTAIN OR TO REMOVE SINK. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HEATER DRAINING ON TO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO DRAIN PIPE DRAINS INTO A DRAIN AND NOT ON FLOOR. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE APPARENT AT THE MCCAFE BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LABEL IF PRESENT AND TO MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH NO HOT OR COLD WATER AND NOT IN USE. FACILITY STATED THEY DO NOT USE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER AND MAINTAIN OR TO REMOVE SINK. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HEATER DRAINING ON TO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO DRAIN PIPE DRAINS INTO A DRAIN AND NOT ON FLOOR. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE APPARENT AT THE MCCAFE BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LABEL IF PRESENT AND TO MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.