MCDONALDS RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED PINK SLIME ACCUMULATED ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. POSSIBLY CONTAMINATING THE ICE FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS AROUND THE BEVERAGE STATION ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. 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 BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL AND THE LOWER PREP COOLER THAT CONTAINS EGGS. ALSO, FOUND DUCT TAPE ON THE SIDE OF THE ORANGE JUICE MACHINE IN THE DRIVE-THRU. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS AND DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.

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 THE INTERIOR OF THE FRENCH FRY COOLER IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN; PREP AREA, AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR, SMALL CLOSET OFF THE PREP AREA, AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN THE MENS AND LADIES TOILET ROOMS, IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. ALSO, THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS BROKEN AND BEING HELD TOGETHER BY STRING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS WERE NEEDED AND REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN THE MENS AND LADIES TOILET ROOMS, IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. ALSO, THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS BROKEN AND BEING HELD TOGETHER BY STRING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS WERE NEEDED AND REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

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.