PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
McDONALD'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
December 6, 2019
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License #1969971
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED,POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS IN GRILL AREA PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS.OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING NON FOOD ITEMS WITH GLOVES ON THAN CHANGING TASK AND GLOVES HANDLING FOOD ITEMS (BUNS)WITH OUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE IN SAME AREA OBSERVED TO CHANGE GLOVES DURING MULTI TASK PROCEDURES HANDLING ROW FOOD HAMBURGERS AND THEN CHANGING GLOVES AND HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD BUT NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN GRILL FOOD PREP AREA OF FACILITY. CLOSEST HAND WASHING SINK IS I DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #40
MINOR
Violation Details
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE HAND WATCHES AND BRACELETS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Violation #40
MINOR
Violation Details
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE HAND WATCHES AND BRACELETS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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