McDonalds Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 -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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK NEAR THE DRIVE-THRU/ FRONT PREP AREA TO BE BLOCKED WITH A CONDIMENT CAR WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE ACTIVELY SERVING FOOD AND DRINKS. MUST REMOVE CONDIMENT CART AND MAKE HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. THE CONDIMENT CART WAS REMOVED ON AND CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED. COS

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE MCAFEE MINI REFRIGERATOR. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER IN THE MCAFEE MINI REFRIGERATOR.

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: OBSERVED APPROX. 60 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AREA, REAR EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL ON SITE ON OR AFTER 9/23/19. 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED MALE MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE BOTTOM FRY FREEZER AND LEFT DOOR OF THE PREP REACH-IN COOLER TO BE BROKEN. REPAIR/REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKETS ON THE COOLERS. ALSO OBSERVED THE BASE TO THE HAND SINK FAUCET TO BE DISREPAIR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR THE BASE OF THE HAND SINK FAUCET.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND/OR FOOD SPLASH: THE ICE CREAM MACHINE AND DRIVE-THRU STATION. CLEAN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE.

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: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE MIDDLE SINK, LEAK ON THE FILTER SYSTEM HOSE NEXT TO THE HOT WATER TANK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PLUMBING IN THE AREAS LISTED ABOVE.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN AND MEN RESTROOMS ON SITE. PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN AND MEN RESTROOMS ON SITE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS TO BE DUSTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE, VENT COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE THE ORDER COUNTER, AND WOMEN AND MEN RESTROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS IN THE AREAS LISTED ABOVE. ALSO OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER TO HAVE WATER DAMAGE. REPLACE THE CEILING TILES NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING MATERIAL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN THE MOP AREA NEEDS TO BE ELEVATE. ELEVATE THE ITEMS IN THE MOP AREA.

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: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN RESTROOM MISSING GROUT. REPAIR THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN RESTROOM. OBSERVED FLOOR WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE HAMBURGER GRILL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HAMBURGER GRILL.

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: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN RESTROOM MISSING GROUT. REPAIR THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN RESTROOM. OBSERVED FLOOR WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE HAMBURGER GRILL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HAMBURGER GRILL.

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.