MCDONALDS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. LIQUID EGGS AT 48.0F,1 LB; CUT TOMATOES AT 65.0-55.OF,2 LBS, ON THE TOP OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0 F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE IN THE PREP COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORT $15.00, AND 4 LBS. TOTAL .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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT DRIVE THRU-BOOTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR VERY CLOSE TO THE TAYLOR MACHINE AND PREP AREA.

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: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER ON TOP OF THE SODA MACHINE 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MOP SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CALL A PLUMBER TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND HAVE A WELL DERAINING MOP SINK. PLUMBER CAME AND REPAIRED THE MAOP SINK. MOP SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL.

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: MOP SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CALL A PLUMBER TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND HAVE A WELL DERAINING MOP SINK. PLUMBER CAME AND REPAIRED THE MAOP SINK. MOP SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL.

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.