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MCDONALD'S Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MCDONALD'S 6900 S LAFAYETTE AVE, CHICAGO 60621 Restaurant
June 12, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection License #2890683
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE SLUSHY STATION AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED 4-7 EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH LONG HAIR AND NO HAIR RESTAINTS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS IN THE COMPARTMENTS WHERE THE WRAPPING PAPER FOR READY TO EAT FOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID COMPARTMENTS FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE SLUSHY MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.18 OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE TOILET BOWL IN THE BIGGEST STALL INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH FECES AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.111 OBSERVED ONE OF THE THREE OUTDOOR RECYCLABLE RECEPTACLE WITH A DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.111 OBSERVED ONE OF THE THREE OUTDOOR RECYCLABLE RECEPTACLE WITH A DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

Health Department Information

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