MCDONALD'S #4305 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO LID FOR THE ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,INSTALL LID FOR THE ICE BINS TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM ANY CONTAMINATION.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES HELPING IN THE PREP AREA, MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE TOP OF THE COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED ON BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS BY THE ELECTRICAL PANEL IN THE BASEMENT AND WALLS CLOSE TO THE CEILING BY THE BOILER AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SODA MACHINE, ICE CREAM MACHINE, DEEP FRYER WITH DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD-UP, AND STANDING WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, DRY THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS BY THE ELECTRICAL PANEL IN THE BASEMENT AND WALLS CLOSE TO THE CEILING BY THE BOILER AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SODA MACHINE, ICE CREAM MACHINE, DEEP FRYER WITH DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD-UP, AND STANDING WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, DRY THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.