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MCDONALDS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MCDONALDS 7832 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60620 Restaurant
June 27, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection License #1979615
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #32
MAJOR
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONNECT ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONNECT ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections