MCDONALD'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER FILLING REACH IN COOLER WHILE ON A CELL PHONE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER STOP HANDLING WRAPPED FOOD ITEMS AND STOP CELL PHONE USAGE AND WASH HANDS.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAITAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW SEWAGE ON FLOOR AROUND ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN MENS ROOM. WHEN WATER IS RUN OR TOILETS ARE FLUSHED SEWAGE BACKS UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN FREE FROM SEWAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO DO SO AFTER PLUMBING IS CORRECTED

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTICLE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED LID THAT MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTICLE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED LID THAT MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

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.