MCDONALDS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11(A) HAND WASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. OBSERVED BUCKET LIDS BEING STORED INSIDE THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE BULK DAIRY DISPENSING COOLER AT THE COFFEE STATION. MUST REPLACE.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL FLIES AT THE FRONT MILK SHAKE PREP/HAND SINK AREA ON EQUIPMENT AND WALLS. 10 AT THE REAR CLEAN POT/UTENSIL STORAGE AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. 5 FLYING AROUND THE REAR DOOR AND MOP SINK AREA. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 (E) KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES/UTENSILS IN USE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 5-103.11(B) NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE REAR PREP, ONE COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK. COLD WATER AVAILABLE ONLY. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-202.14 BROKEN/MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE REAR PREP UTILITY SINK. BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE OPERATIONAL AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 PIPING UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK REPAIRED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.---- MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE REAR UTILITY SINK. MUST REPLACE.----SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN REAR PREP LEAKING INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR LEAK.----DRAINAGE PIPING FROM THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE EXTENDED TO DRAIN INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN, NOT ONTO THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE DRAIN CAUSING POOLING WATER.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.110 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF THICK LIQUID AND GREASE WITH AN EXTREMELY FOUL SMELL LEACHING FROM THE COMPACTOR AND SPILLING AWAY 15 FEET IN LENGTH DOWN THE PAVEMENT AND POOLING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF GARBAGE CORRAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE, LEAKING LIQUID AND CLEAN SURROUNDING PAVEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.