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MC DONALDS RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MC DONALDS RESTAURANT (AKA: McDONALD'S) 3122 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO 60645 Restaurant
January 19, 2017 Complaint License #2384976
6
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #6
CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS WIPING WORK STATION AND EQUIPMENT,BRINGING DIRTY CONTAINERS AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,RETURNED AT WORK STATION AND WITH SAME GLOVED HANDS LINED TRAY WITH WAX PAPER,AND PICKED-UP BISCUIT A READY TO EAT FOOD.NO HAND WASHING NOR CHANGING OF THE GLOVES.INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER REGARDING HAND WASHING. MANAGER SOLVED THE PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.
Violation #12
CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED ON BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK. BOTH PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER NOT IN WORKING CONDITION(DEAD BATTERIES). ONE ROLL OF PAPER TOWELS WAS SHARED IN PREP AREA. UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED ON EACH EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR CAUSE OF THE PAPER DISPENSERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.
All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.
Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN INSULATION WRAP ON PIPE UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF UNUSED ICE MACHINE BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESS WATER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESS WATER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY.
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.

Health Department Information

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