Mcdonald's #27672

5200 S Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
American
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 30 inspections at Mcdonald's #27672 stretching back to 2010. Mcdonald's #27672 was last inspected on Jan 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 16 times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND FRYERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION.
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Jun 3, 2024
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP IN THE FRONT PREP FREEZER AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER LINES. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR.
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Jul 7, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 5, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 27, 2023 REPORT #2577894 #16 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF MACHINE. SUBSTANCE AT ICE CHUTE, AND SIDES OF HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. #38 OBSERVED APPROX 10-12 FLIES IN MENS ROOM, 2 FLIES IN LADIES ROOM. OBSERVED APPROX 20-22 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL. (WEED GROWTH AND DEBRIS HAS BEEN REMOVED) #54 OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AND IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED LARGE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH ALL LIDS BUBBLED AND NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCRTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD ORDER. #60 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED OR MAINTAINED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT DATED FEB 27,2023 REPORT #2571767 INSP #229 #47 ALL DRINK DISPENSORS WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP AT NOZZLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. #47 RUBBER GASKET IN NEED OF REPLACING ON REACHIN MILK COOLER AT DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #49 DETAIL CLEANING ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIN CLEAN. #49 INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEERS AND COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. ALL RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #55 FLOORS THROUGHOUT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL FLOORS UNDER FRY AREA, ALL FLOORS IN DRINK AREA AND DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FREE FROM FOOD BUILD AND WATER. ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS IN NEED OF CORRECTING AND MAINTAINING.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG HAIR MUST USE HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HAIR NET. ALL LOOSE HAIR MUST BE HELD AND OR RESTRAINED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
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Jun 27, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER HOLDING TCS FOOD PROPDUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE 58.4 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE REACH IN UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT HOLDING MILK 56.5 DEGREES, JUICE, FRUIT CUTS AND WATER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE 58.4 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AND NOT USE REACH IN UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. TOTAL VALUE 56 UNITS OF MILK 10 POUNDS AND $67.20 PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF MACHINE. SUBSTANCE AT ICE CHUTE, AND SIDES OF HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AND IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED LARGE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH ALL LIDS BUBBLED AND NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCRTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED OR MAINTAINED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT DATED FEB 27,2023 REPORT #2571767 INSP #229 #47 ALL DRINK DISPENSORS WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP AT NOZZLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. #47 RUBBER GASKET IN NEED OF REPLACING ON REACHIN MILK COOLER AT DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #49 DETAIL CLEANING ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIN CLEAN. #49 INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEERS AND COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. ALL RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #55 FLOORS THROUGHOUT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL FLOORS UNDER FRY AREA, ALL FLOORS IN DRINK AREA AND DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FREE FROM FOOD BUILD AND WATER. ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS IN NEED OF CORRECTING AND MAINTAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 10-12 FLIES IN MENS ROOM, 2 FLIES IN LADIES ROOM. OBSERVED APPROX 20-22 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL. WEED GROWTH AND OLD LANDSCAPING MATERIALS CAUSING RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND REMOVE ALL HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 HANDSINKS WITH DIFFERANT ISSUES. SINK #1 NO COLD RUNNING WATER, HOT WATER IS 120.0 DEGREES SINK #2 WATER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AT BOTTOM OF SINK DUE TO LEAK SINK #3 AUTOMATIC HAND SOAP DISPENSOR IN POOR REPAIR. NO SOAP AVAILABLE FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL ISSUES WITH SINKS AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG HAIR MUST USE HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HAIR NET. ALL LOOSE HAIR MUST BE HELD AND OR RESTRAINED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Feb 27, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND 4 HANDSINKS NOT PROPERLY SUPPLIED WITH EITHER SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MANAGER QUICKLY CORRECTED ALL SINKS AND INSTALL SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL 4 HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET IN NEED OF REPLACING ON REACHIN MILK COOLER AT DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEANING ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIN CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEERS AND COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. ALL RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT P-TRAP AT HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL FLOORS UNDER FRY AREA, ALL FLOORS IN DRINK AREA AND DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FREE FROM FOOD BUILD AND WATER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL DRINK DISPENSORS WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP AT NOZZLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 21, 2022
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CENTER KITCHEN AREA HANDSINK HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK AND THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING; REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE IN GRILL AREA, UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR BY PROVIDING NEW COVING ALONG THE WALLBASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVER ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN THE LARGE STALL; MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE VENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS IN KITCHEN.
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Jun 11, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 12, 2021
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COFFEE STATION AREA COUNTER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND STAINS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE TOILET IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET. (WASHROOMS BEING USED BY EMPLOYEES ONLY DURING PANDEMIC) OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE UTILITY SINK IN THE UTILITY AREA OF THE KITCHEN; MUST SEAL HOLE OR REPLACE SINK.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AROUND AND UNDER THE WASHING MACHINE AND HOT WATER TANK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AS AREA IS STARTING TO RUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE WALL (LOWER AREA) BY THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL. ALSO OBSERVED A MISSING TILE AT THE WALL BASE BY THE UTILITY ROOM IN THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE DINING ROOM; REPAIR ALL AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER AND AROUND ALL FRYERS, AND IN FRONT SERVING AREA BEHIND AND AROUND THE ICE CREAM MACINE; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND UTILITY CLOSET ROOM IN THE REAR AREAS CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE BOTH ROOMS.
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Dec 10, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BEVERAGE AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN UPRIGHT PREP COOLERS IN BEVERAGE AND SALAD PREP AREAS, INOPERABLE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER UNDER COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND DAMAGED FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS ON NOZZLES AND SURFACES OF JUICE MACHINE, ICE CREAM MACHINE, MC CAFE MACHINES, POP MACHINE, PREP COOLERS, CUP HOLDERS, IN BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE RIGHT FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BEVERAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND BEVERAGE AND DRIVE THRU AREA, ALONG WALL NEAR SLUSHIE MACHINE, ICE CREAM MACHINE, JUICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS AND CEILING INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET NEAR WASHROOM. MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES NEAR ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, NEAR FRYERS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, DRIVE THRU AND BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED IN ALL AREAS.
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Nov 1, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 30, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: NON-COMPLIANCE OF PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #10: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEE USE IN FOOD PREPARATION, DISPENSING AREA OF DRINK STATION AT FRONT OF RESTAURANT, FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2320312 DATED 10/23/2019 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 23, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEE USE IN FOOD PREPARATION, DISPENSING AREA OF DRINK STATION AT FRONT OF RESTAURANT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 19, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEE USE IN FOOD PREPARATION, DISPENSING AREA OF DRINK STATION AT FRONT OF RESTAURANT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL FLOORS UNDER SLIDING RACKS OF LITTER AND DEBRIS AT REAR. REMOVE POOLING WATER AT SAME AREA AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 24, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN 180.1F, HAMBURGER 160.9F)PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, PREP COOLERS,AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NEAR ICEE MACHINE. CLEAN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN ALONG WALL BEHIND MC CAFE MACHINES NEAR DRIVE-THRU AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR UTILITY AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED SINK AND UTILITY SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING THERMOMETER IN SALAD PREP COOLER.
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74
Jun 29, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Jun 28, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. HOT WATER TANK IS NOT FUNCTIONAL AT THIS TIME. NO RUNNING WATER ON SITE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SINKS AS NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SINKS, IN THE MOP SINK CLOSETS, AND IN THE REAR NEAR THE HOT WATER HEATER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Sep 25, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SALAD PREP COOLER,UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER NEAR SALAD COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR & TORN AIR CURTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM COUNTER TOPS,ROLLING CART,INTERIOR OF FRYER,FRYER BASKET HOLDING UNIT,BLENDER STATION,ALL COOLERS,NOZZLES ON BOTH SODA MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR,IN REAR STORAGE AREA,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE THRESHOLD AT WALK IN COOLER DOOR, BROKEN CONCRETE IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER EYE WASHING STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN DISH WASHING AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT FRONT HAND SINK.
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Mar 27, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEVERAGE COUNTERS AND COOLERS, FRYERS, GRILL. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AT LOWER WALL BASE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN DINING AREA UNDERNEATH SEATS NEAR MENS WASHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA BY WINDOW FACING NORTH AND CEILING OF UTILITY CLOSET HAS EVIDENCE OF WATER DAMAGE (PEELING PAINT AND LIGHT MOLD) IN DINING AREA; REPLACE CEILING TILE AND REPAIR CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA HAS A CONSTANT RUN AND CAN ONLY BE TURNED OFF BY VALVE UNDERNEATH; REPAIR SO THAT SINK IS WORKING PROPERLY. REPLACE MISSING CAP FOR BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN REAR KITCHEN STOAGE CLOSET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR OF DRY STORAGE AREA, CORNER AREA OF FRONT BEVERAGE STATION AND REAR UTILITY CLOSET AND STORAGE CLOSET IN THAT ROOM. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Nov 15, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT THE COFFEE PREP STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS,UNDER SINKS AND ALONG COOK LINES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKING PIPES UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PIPES ABOVE THE REAR MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 6, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER AT 58 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING ONTO THE FLOORS FROM FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER RELEASED FROM THE SINK BASINS. ALSO WATER POOLING AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. WASTE WATER NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING IN COFFEE PREP AREA, IN REAR BREAK ROOM AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT THE COFFEE PREP STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS,UNDER SINKS AND ALONG COOK LINES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKING PIPES UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PIPES ABOVE THE REAR MOP SINK. THE COLD WATER SOURCE AT THE HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA IS RUNNING CONTINUOUSLY. MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 27, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LIVE FLIES ON SITE IN DINING AREA,FRONT ENTRANCE DOORWAY,WASHROOM,REAR DISH WASHING AREA,STORAGE AREAS AND PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Mar 2, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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 ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES AND DISPENSERS (SODA, ORANGE JUICE, MC CAFE, CREAMER, ICE CREAM, SHAKE AND MC FLURRY MIXERS), CUP HOLDERS, CONTAINERS, COMPRESSOR UNITS OF PREP COOLERS (FOOD DEBRIS).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER GRILL (GREASE BUILDUP), AROUND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS IN REAR, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK (SLOW DRAINING).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 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.
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Nov 22, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 9, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM AUG.2008. SUMMARY REPORT MUST ALWAYS BE VISIBLE FOR ALL CLIENTS TO SEE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. GASKET AT FREEZER DOOR NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED SOME CONDENSENTATION ON THE REAR FREEZER DOOR. REMOVE ALL CONDENSENTATION FROM DOOR AND AIR CURTINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ICE MACHINE INSIDE AND OUT, ALSO CLEAN ALL EQUIPTMENT NOT IN USE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPTMENT OR REPAIR SAME, REDUCING CLUTTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's #27672 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's #27672 on file is from Jan 7, 2025. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's #27672?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's #27672.

Has Mcdonald's #27672's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's #27672 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonald's #27672 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mcdonald's #27672 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's #27672 is inspected around two times per year on average.