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MCDONALD'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MCDONALD'S 5614 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60660 Restaurant
June 19, 2017 Canvass License #1968755
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT ICE BIN AND GREEN SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE SHUTTER AT WEST SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE UNIT.ICE IS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY SHUT DOWN THE UNIT. ANOTHER CLEAN ICE MACHINE WITH A SELF SERVE POP AND ICE AT SAME LOCATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
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: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FOUND MAIN DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/2' TO 1' AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR,ALSO SIDE DOOR WITH SMALL HOLES AT BOTTOM OF FRAME.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT INSECT BOTH DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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: BROKEN METAL ICE SCOOP BY THE ICE MACHINE NEED TO REPLACE.ICE SCOOP ATTACHED AT ICE MACHINE NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED,NEED TO PROVIDED AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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 #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER UNIT(PIPES) INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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: NOZZLE OF COFFEE MACHINE AND MIXER WITH BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOZZLE OF COFFEE MACHINE AND MIXER WITH BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

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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