Mcdonald's #6491
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2020
74
Score
Across the available record, Mcdonald's #6491 has 21 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 13, 2020. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Mcdonald's #6491's record stops at Apr 13, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited eight times.
Mcdonald's #6491's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND RUST ACCUMULATION ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON COMPRESSOR AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAK UNDERNEATH REMOTE REFRIGERATION SODA MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, FOUND LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S STAFF OR CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS ON MAIN AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 11, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE HOT SERVICE LINE AND FRONT PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINKS IN THE MENTIONED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. TOILET TISSUE WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE GAUGE MISSING FOR THE STAND-UP 2-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED NEAR THE REAR DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT FRONT PREP COUNTER WHERE COFFEE IS PREPPED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS.
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Aug 15, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO DIARRHEA / VOMIT CLEANUP KIT NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
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Aug 7, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND ABOUT 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECTS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO DIARRHEA / VOMIT CLEANUP KIT NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FRONT DAIRY COOLER MISSING A REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
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Jun 1, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED BY THE BASEMENT STAIR CASE. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED BY THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED ABOVE THE GREASE TRAP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN
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May 9, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Inside containers or receptacles: adequate number, properly covered and insect/rodent proof
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD MORE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OR INCREASE GARBAGE PICK UPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MANAGER REMOVED STANDING WATER DURING INSPECTION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED BY THE BASEMENT STAIR CASE. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED BY THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED ABOVE THE GREASE TRAP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN 2 SMALL REFRIGERATORS LOCATED UNDER HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN UTILITY SINK AND MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, hot holding unit for hamburgers not clean(exterior surfaces), need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment and under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in 2nd floor storage room/office not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors by 3 compartment sink area need re-grouting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, holes , gaps in bsmt dry storage areas, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged, broken , missing light shields in rear kitchen area(1st floor, and bsmt dry storage areas, shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2 compartment sink drain pipe leaking, under 2nd compartment, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Feb 18, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler door gaskets in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under shelving, pallets in walk in cooler, walk in freezer not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Nov 18, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HANGING HANDICAPPED RAIL IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DETACHED WALL PVC AT CEILING AT COLUMN NEXT TO THE YOGURT MACHINE TO SEAL OPENING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE 1COMP PREP SINK IN THE SALAD PREP AREA. ALSO MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 1-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP IN THE REAR AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER AT ICE MACHINE. FOUND SCOOPER INSIDE ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOPER HOLDER.
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Sep 29, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD UP AT WALK-IN COOLER INSULATION LINES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN THE WARMEST PART.
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Nov 25, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER NEXT TO THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE COCA-COLA DISPENSING AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH PVC WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE LOUNGE IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE THE STEEL STORAGE DOORS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB AT THE UPRIGHT 2DR FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENT IN THE RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. NOT IN WORKING ORDER.
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Dec 27, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 14 LIVE FLIES ON WALL IN DINING AREA ADJACENT TO SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO IN SAME AREA NOTED 25 LIVE FLIES IN CEILING. MUST REMOVE AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO RECOMMEND CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ON LIGHTS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 3, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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: 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. FOUND ABOUT 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED ON DINING AREA AND KITCHEN'S WALLS,CEILIG. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED
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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. STANDING WATER UNDER SINKS AND CORNER OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE.
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Jul 19, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
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May 2, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: VIOL # 7-38-030. Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE ONLY HAND SINK IN PREP AREA DURING PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NO VENTILATION ABOVE EGGS COOKING STATION, WHERE COOKING ODORS ARE PRODUCED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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Aug 11, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 12, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND CHEESE, MILK, CREAM CHEESE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.0 F AND 49.0 F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNATARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 39.0 F TICKET #H000062256 14.
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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: 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 OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT BASEMENT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.
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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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR INSIDE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT GARBAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT GARBAGE ROOM AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT GARBAGE ROOM AND REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA.
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Feb 22, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. must grout kitchen floor tiles, missing grout noted under front counter.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. cracks noted behind baseboards under front counter, instructed to seal.
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Feb 3, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 7, 2010
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN GASKETS FOR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR, MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER UNDER 3 COMP SINK, MISSING GROUT FOR FLOOR TILES UNDER 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS ON KITCHEN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK. SLOW DRAINAGE AT 3COMP SINK, MUST REPAIR. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ALL HOSES ATTACHED TO WATER LINES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's #6491 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's #6491 on file is from Apr 13, 2020. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's #6491?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's #6491.
Has Mcdonald's #6491's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's #6491 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mcdonald's #6491 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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