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Mcdonald's

July 18, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:D.BHATTAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREAS,TOILET ROOMS,PREP AREAS,REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEST AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: FOUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING TRASH HANGING OUT ONE END OF SAID CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND ENSURE THE GARBAGE LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, SINKS, SHELVES, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ROLLING CARTS,DEEP FRYERS,FOUNTAIN DRINK STATIONS,COFFEE STATIONS NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO PROVIDE A SCRUB AND CLEAN IN DETAIL.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN CLOSETS 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES NEAR THE 2 COMP SINK.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: FOUND WATER LEAK AT HOSE FROM A FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION PUMP NEAR THE REAR WASHING MACHINE AND HANDLE AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 3, 2013: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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