FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
MCDONALD'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
April 29, 2015
Complaint
License #1840645
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #19
MAJOR
Violation Details
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED,UNIT HAS HOLES/RUST ON THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT. OBSERVED FOOD LIQUID LEAKING FROM CONTAINER FORMING PUDDLES OF THE DISCHARGED LIQUID .DRY FOOD LIQUID ON CEMENT GROUND WITH FOUL ODOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/POWER WASH SAID GROUND AND REPLACE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
Why This Matters
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.
Food Code Requirement
Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.
Specific Requirements
Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-501.111, 5-502.11
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-10-14,REPORT #1464459 #32-FOUND SMALL LEAK AT SODA MACHINE AT REAR OF PREMISES. OBSERVED TODAY SAME VIOLATION, HOWEVER THE SODA MACHINE IS HEAVILY LEAKING,STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE UNIT.ALSO WATER IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE SECOND HAND DRYING DEVICE BY THE STALLS NOT IN WORKING CONDITION,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE SECOND HAND DRYING DEVICE BY THE STALLS NOT IN WORKING CONDITION,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
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More Information
CDPH Food Protection