McDonald's #4308 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED EGGS ON COUNTERTOP AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 58.9F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MGR DISCARDED AND DENATURE 16 EGGS (APPROX 1LB) VALUE $10.00 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINKS NOT MAINTAINED OR ACCESSIBLE. REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK UNABLE TO DRAIN, STANDING WATER IN BASIN. FRONT HANDSINK WITH TOWELS, SPOONS, PENNIES IN SINK. MGR REMOVED ARTICLES FROM SINK AND REPAIRED REAR SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL

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: OBSERVED 5 CONTAINERS OF ICED TEA STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE AND ALSO AT BEVERAGE STATIONS NOT CLEAN, LIME BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN COOLER. REPAIR SAME.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING HANDLES, RUBBER GASKETS. COUNTERTOPS THRU-OUT COFFEE AND ICE CREAM STATION, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR, CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE STATION IN DINING AREAS, STORAGE RACKS IN REAR. INSTD TO CLEAN 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: FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. STANDING WATER NOTED BY WASHING MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY.

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: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FREE OF DEBRIS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FREE OF DEBRIS.

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.