Mcdonald's

August 16, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings3

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: OBSERVED 52.3F OF IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT DRIVE-THRU. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED. THE UNIT IS BEING TAGGED NOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 3-38-005 (A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEM SUCH AS MILK BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 47.3F INSIDE ABOVE COLD HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT DRIVE-THRU AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED FOOD IMMEDIATELY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COLD FOOD AT LEAST 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER STATED THAT TOTAL VALUE OF DISCARDED FOOD IS $ 56.00 : 27 BOTTLES OF MILK, 16 PACKS OF YOGURT, AND 25 PACKS OF SLICED APPLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 3-38-005 (A)
code 3Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE; AFTER HANDLING MONEY, SEVERAL EMPLOYEES AT FRONT DID NOT WASH HANDS BEFORE MAKING DRINK OR HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HAND AND CHANGE GLOVE BEFORE HANDLING FOOD AND AFTER EACH ACTIVITY TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010 (A)
code 6Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALL AFFECTED ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED IN FRONT DINING AREA (2), FRONT FOOD PREP AREA (1), AND REAR DISH ROOM (1). INSTRUCTED CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 3-38-005(A)
code 16
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY; FOUND ABOUT 15-20 RAT DROPPINGS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. ALSO OBSERVED NO WASTE GREASE CONTAINER AT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. MANAGER STATED THAT WASTE GREASE ARE THROWN OUT IN PLASTIC BAGS AND PUT IN REGULAR WASTE DUMPSTERS. FOUND GREASE STAINS AND SPILLS ON THE GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ALONG THE SEWER COVER WHICH IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE OIL AND INSIDE WATER IS COVERED BY GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY AND ORDER WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST BE RODENT PROOF SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS GREASE TRAP AND BEING STORED INSIDE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS ICE MACHINE AND FRYERS NOT MAINTAINED. MUST MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN CONDITION.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNDER FRYER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVER AND HOLE ON WALL BEHIND DRINK MACHINE LOCATED AT DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVERS IN BOTH REST ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE VENTILATION IS NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE STAND UP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE ONE REACH-IN COOLER IN DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER.
code 40
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES AND MANAGERS(5) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TOGO CUP BEING USED FOR ICE SCOOP AT DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER ICE SCOOP.
code 43

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Compared with Pass on March 3, 2016: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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