MC DONALDS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (TCS) ITEMS (I.E. EGGS, SAUSAGE, YOGURT, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING PREPARATION AND SERVING OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VILATION 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLES FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD HANDLERS WITH FINGER NAIL POLISH AND/OR WITH ARTIFICIAL FINGERNAILS. INSTRUCTED UNLESS WEARING GLOVES IN GOOD REPAIR TO KEEP THEIR FINGERNAILS TRIMMED, FILED AND MAINTAINED SO THE EDGES AND SURFACES ARE CLEANABLE AND NOT ROUGH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS, THE SURFACE UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT, SPILL AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILETS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND URINAL IN THE MENT'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: GARBAGE AREA IN THE CUSTOMER'S DINING AREA OVERFLOWING. ALSO, AREA IN THE REAR STORAGE WITH BINS AND BAGS OF GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREAS CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, IN THE REAR UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS, UNDER THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND DINING AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT, GREASE BUILD UP TISSUE/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, IN THE REAR UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS, UNDER THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND DINING AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT, GREASE BUILD UP TISSUE/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT 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.