MCDONALDS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in small reach in cooler, under sandwich making station: 5lbs of cheese @ 60.3F ($9.25); 1/4 lb of ham @ 59.4F ($1); 3/4 lb of raw eggs @ 57.8F ($0.80) and 1/2lb cooked eggs @ 60.1F ($0.40). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Advised must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less (for cold foods, or 140F or above for hot foods) at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found black, slimy, mold-like substance along front exterior of ice machine in dining room. (Found along crease between 2 upper compartments). Must remove, clean and sanitize. Found dust and debris build up on pipes under/behind coffee makers. Must remove debris, clean and sanitize. Must maintain all.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found black, slimy, mold-like substance along front exterior of ice machine in dining room. (Found along crease between 2 upper compartments). Must remove, clean and sanitize. Found dust and debris build up on pipes under/behind coffee makers. Must remove debris, clean and sanitize. Must maintain all.

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.