MCDONALD'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THAT HAND WASHING SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA WAS BLOCKED WITH THREE THRASH CANS AND NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSTRUCTION OF ACCESS TO SINK MUST BE ELIMINATED AND SINKS SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE ALL TIME.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED-COS

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THAT HAND WASHING SIGN IS NOT POSTED ON EVERY HAND WASHING SINK.POST AND MAINTAIN SIGN

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT INTERIOR CORNER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IS COVERED WITH SMALL AMOUNT DEBRIS. MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THAT FOOD ITEMS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ARE STORED UNDER EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPING.FOOD ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF ICE ON PIPING PART OF COMPRESSOR AND WALLS OF COOLING EQUIPMENT IN WALK IN FREEZER.NEED TO BE CLEANED AND FREE OF ACCUMULATING ICE

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS RESIDUA ON DOOR SEAL TO REACH UNDER COOLER AND OBSERVED THAT TOP OF HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IS DUSTY. ALL EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN AT ALL TIME.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT LADY'S BATHROOM TOILET STALLS DO NOT HAVE PROPER THRASH CANS WITH COVER.MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVERED THRASH CANS AND MAINTAIN THEM CLEAN

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12(A) OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12(A) OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.