MCDONALDS RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED PINK/BROWN SLIME ACCUMULATED ON THE INTERIOR ICE SHUTTER OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE 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: WE(OWNER/CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER) OBSERVED OVER 50 SMALL FLIES ON SELF SERVE POP STATION: ON WALLS,ON EQUIPMENTS,COUNTER TOP AND INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE COUNTER WERE POP MACHINES ARE STORED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR AT STORAGE AREA WITH GAPS OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. BROKEN RUBBER.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT DOOR. 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: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT BEHIND CONDENSER UNIT AND AROUND WEST DOOR(DELIVERY DOOR) INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT BEHIND CONDENSER UNIT AND AROUND WEST DOOR(DELIVERY DOOR) INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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.