MCDONALDS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS(SERVING ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CROSS-CONTAMINATIONS DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED PINK & BROWN MOLDY SUBSTANCES INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON SODA DISPENCER EQUIPMENTS AT DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AND IN DINING AREA DRIPPING BACK INTO SERVING ICE,ALSO SERVING ICE BIN BY DRIVE-THRU WINDOW PREP COUNTER WITH NO LID COVER HAVING FOOD DEBRIS FALLING INSIDE IT DURING PREPARATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)SERIOUS INSTRUTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF ABOVE ICE FOR SERVICE,HAVE ABOVE ICE MACHINES CLEAN AND SANITIZED PROFESSIONALLY AND PROVIDE RECEIPT,EMPTY SERVING ICE IN ICE BIN AND SANITIZE AND PROVIDE LID COVER.MEANWHILE MANAGEMENT CAN ONLY USE ICE FROM THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA FOR SERVICE.ICE MACHINES AT DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AND DINING AREA ARE TAGGED.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED 10 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS IN THE DINING BY SODA MACHINES.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUITED TO GET RID OF ABOVE INSECTS BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID-COVER FOR SERVING ICE BIN AT FRONT WINDOW SERVING AREA,AND REPAIR CHAIRS IN OFFICE WITH HEAVY STAINS.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON COUTER SHELF UNDER SODA MACHINE IN DINING ,MOP SINKS AT FRONT AND REAR AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS AT 3COMP.SINK AND ICE MACHINE AREAS AT REAR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT SAME LOCATION.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MOLDY DAMAGED WALLS IN THE DINING UNDER SODA MACHINE DISPENSER.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MOLDY DAMAGED WALLS IN THE DINING UNDER SODA MACHINE DISPENSER.

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.