Mcdonalds

December 7, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED COFFEE CUP AT GRILL STATION, AND JUICE CUP, AND OPEN BAG OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS BETWEEN HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER EMPLOYEES SHALL COMSUME FOOD ONLY IN DESIGNATED DINING AREAS THAT ARE NOT USED FOR PREPRATION OF FOOD OR THE WASHING AND STORING OF UTENSILS. MANAGER DISPOSED OF DRINKS AND SNACK. CITATION ISSUED.
code 6Priority
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED 1/2" GAP IN CORNER OF REAR DOOR NEED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING NO LIGHT SHOWING UNDER DOOR.CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. MANAGER HAD GIVEN ME A ZEROX COPY OF SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND STATED THE ORIGINALS WERE IN THE HOME OFFICE IN IND. MUST HAVE ORIGINALS ON PREMISES NEXT VISIT. CITATION ISSUED
code 21
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE CREAM MACHINE, BLENDERS, DRIP TRAY FOR ORANGE JUICE, COFFEE STATION FRONT, AND BOTTOM OF ICE CREAM MACHINE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO FILL ALL HOLES IN REAR KITCHEN NORTH WALL.
code 35
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEED THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS FRONT (BOTH).
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM EMPTY BOXES ETC INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 22, 2011: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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