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

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. FOUND PROFUSE WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING INTO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE DRAIN RACKS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WASTE WATER LINE AT CEILING AND MAINTAIN SAME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED. PREMISES HAS PLUMBER ON SITE REPAIRING LEAK FROM AC UNIT ON ROOF. AC HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AT THIS TIME AND WATER HAS STOPPED LEAKING.

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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST BUILDUP AT FLOOR DRAIN COVERS, AROUND CEILING PANELS AS NEEDED, AND PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET FOR STOCK ITEMS. REPLACE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE-IN POOR REPAIR.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, GRILLS, STOVES, COFFEE MACHINE, BEVERAGE NOZZLES, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, REACH IN FREEZER UNIT, UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISHMACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND BUILDUP.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE CEILING PANELS IN POOR REPAIR, CLEAN SOILED CEILING PANELS, VENT COVERS, AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DUST, AND DIRT. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND CAULK CRACKS AND CREVICES AT WALL AND CEILING.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT DISHWASHING AREA, PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET, PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THOUGHOUT PREMISES.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE COLD WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. SECOND HAND WASH SINK HAS AUTOMATIC HAND WASHING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CHECK WATER LINES AT AUTOMATED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE COLD WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. SECOND HAND WASH SINK HAS AUTOMATIC HAND WASHING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CHECK WATER LINES AT AUTOMATED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR.

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.