MCDONALD'S #4305 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK WAS BLOCKED WITH BUCKETS OF SOILED TOWELS AND A HOSE FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT DRAINING INTO THE SAME EXPOSED HANDSINK WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE ACTIVELY PREPPING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE BUCKETS AND HOSE FROM SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK/PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE WHICH USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED,LIDS TO DUMPSTER ARE DAMAGED AND NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 4 INCH HOLES ON LIDS OF SAID DUMPSTERS.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY AND MAINTAIN ALL CONTAINERS COVERED,RODENT-PROOFED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRONT FROZEN DESSERT UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS ARE DIRTY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM LOCATED NEAR THE STAIRS ALSO,REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A PIPE AT REAR NEAR THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IS LEAKING INTO BUCKET.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS INCLUDING OUTSIDE GARAGE EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING MANAGERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING MANAGERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.