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MCDONALD'S Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MCDONALD'S 600 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60654 Restaurant
November 20, 2015 Canvass License #2328103
8
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE IST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA(WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) 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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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: ROMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PALLETS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE WALK IN FEEZZER AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXES AND ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT AREA ROOM AND STORAGE ROOM TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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: CEILING VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. ALSO NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE INSIDE DOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HEAVY LEAK ON THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND 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.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.
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.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.
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.

Health Department Information

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