MCDONALDS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(HANDLING OPEN FOODS,REMOVING SOILED GLOVES,TAKING ORDERS,HANDLING FROZEN DESSERTS ETC.)ALSO, OBSERVED FRONT FOOD HANDLERS AND MANAGER REPEATEDLY USING SANITIZER AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

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

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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS KITCHEN,HOT WATER TANK/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,FRONT SERVICE AREA AROUND DOOR TRIMS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE STANDING WATER NEAR THE WASHING MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN ALL AREAS OF KITCHEN TO CONTROL PEST PROBLEM,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FAN COVERS/SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KNOZZLES AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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: AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT SERVICE AREA FOR HAND WASHING AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,NOTED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT BACK FLOW PLUMBING NEAR THE MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT SERVICE COOLERS.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT SERVICE COOLERS.

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.