MCDONALDS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT REAR EXPOSED SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. PAPER TOWELS NOT CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE AT FRONT EXPOSED SINK IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL EXPOSED SINKS AND REPAIR/REPLACE ALL INOPERABLE PAPER TOWELS DISPENSERS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS(FRUIT FLIES)ON WALL AND FLYING IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA, OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS(FRUIT FLIES)FLYING IN CORNER NEAR REAR DOOR AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT IN DISH WASHING AREA, OVER 10 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR SODA DISPENSER, CARBON DIOXIDE, AND OIL TANKS, 2 LARGE FLIES ON PREP TABLE AND PLASTIC WRAP DISPENSER IN SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT SODA MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED FILTER DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COMPANY COME IN AND MAINTAIN SODA MACHINE FILTER, AND FOUNTAIN HEADS(INTERIOR).

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: OBSERVED FRONT SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NOZZLE, AND LOWER PART OF FOUNTAIN.

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: CLEAN ALL GREASE,FOOD BUILD UP, AND SPILLS ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT MAIN FOOD PREP, SERVICE LINE, REAR DISHWASHING, STORAGE AND DRIVE THRU AREAS.

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: SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS THRUGH OUT. REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT, CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN FILTERS, ABOVE GRILLS,AND DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIES FROM ALL CEMENT PLATFORMS THROUGH OUT. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK AND NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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 ALL DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. CONNECT ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN. UNCLOG FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE.

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: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. CONNECT ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN. UNCLOG FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE.

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.