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

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND HAVE POSTED.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC.). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CRACKED LID ON ICE BIN FOR FRAPPE UNIT, USING CLEAR TAPE TO REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE CRACKED LID AND MAINTAIN.

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: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH PINK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO CLEAN, REMOVE PINK SUBSTANCE 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ATTACHED PIPING UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM CHEMICAL LINES DRAINING WITH WATER ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR FROM EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WITH CONTACT OF OPEN AIR GAP. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE DRAINING PROPERLY INTO THE DRAIN AND NOT ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ATTACHED PIPING UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM CHEMICAL LINES DRAINING WITH WATER ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR FROM EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WITH CONTACT OF OPEN AIR GAP. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE DRAINING PROPERLY INTO THE DRAIN AND NOT ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR

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.