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Mcdonald's

September 13, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

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. OBSERVED 6 LIVE FLIES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN BEVERAGE AREA, 5 FLIES FEEDING ON ORANGE JUICE NOZZLES, 2 LIVE FLIES ABOVE CONDIMENT AREA, 3 LIVE FLIES IN OFFICE, 15-20 LIVE ANTS ON CARBON DIOXIDE EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74207 COURT DATE 10-13-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON SALAD PREP COOLER UNDER CONDIMENT AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ORANGE JUICE, CREAMER, FRAPPE, SMOOTHIE AND POP MACHINES DRIP TRAYS, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, BLENDERS, CABINETS UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE (SPILLS), ETC.
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. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE, IN BEVERAGE AND DRIVE-THRU AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, GRILL, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, ETC).
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING IN ALL AREAS (DEAD INSECTS, DUST BUILDUP).
code 36
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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 23, 2011: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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