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MCDONALD'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MCDONALD'S 2438 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO 60608 Restaurant
October 6, 2010 Complaint License #1332927
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. AT THIS TIME I OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE IN PLAYLAND AREA OF RESTAURANT. OVER TWENTY DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ALONG LOWER EDGE OF WALL/WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM; MUST SEAL SO THAT DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOM. TWO FLIES OBSERVED ON PREMISES AND SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS; ELIMINATE. CITATION #H000064600 ISSUED FOR IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY DEC. 2, 2010 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AT 9:00AM IN ROOM 107. MAIL IN INFO GIVEN ALSO.
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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR PANEL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSER AT SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA (CDI).
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT DRIVE THRU STATION UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINE, UNDER FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN REAR STORAGE BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES, BEHIND LARGE SYRUP TANKS IN REAR.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN WALLS AND AT WALL BASES: RECAULK IN WOMENS HANDICAPPED STALL AT LEFT SIDE OF TOILET (CDI), SEAL IN MENS HANDICAPPED STALL AT SIDE OF TOILET (CDI), REPLACE WALL TILE UNDER PLAYLAND AREA INSIDE FENCE (CDI), SEAL ABOVE WALL TILE IN REAR BY STORAGE SHELVES OF PAPER PRODUCTS (CDI). SEAL LOOSE WALL PANEL UNDER THREE COMP SINK, SEAL SMALL CRACK UNDER TWO COMP SINK, SEAL LOWER WALL AT SIDE OF PREP COOLER IN SALAD PREP AREA, SEAL AT LOWER WALL BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE AND SEAL HOLE OBSERVED BEHIND CO2 AND GREASE TANKS IN FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN WALLS AND AT WALL BASES: RECAULK IN WOMENS HANDICAPPED STALL AT LEFT SIDE OF TOILET (CDI), SEAL IN MENS HANDICAPPED STALL AT SIDE OF TOILET (CDI), REPLACE WALL TILE UNDER PLAYLAND AREA INSIDE FENCE (CDI), SEAL ABOVE WALL TILE IN REAR BY STORAGE SHELVES OF PAPER PRODUCTS (CDI). SEAL LOOSE WALL PANEL UNDER THREE COMP SINK, SEAL SMALL CRACK UNDER TWO COMP SINK, SEAL LOWER WALL AT SIDE OF PREP COOLER IN SALAD PREP AREA, SEAL AT LOWER WALL BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE AND SEAL HOLE OBSERVED BEHIND CO2 AND GREASE TANKS IN FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

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