Mcdonalds #7069

6420 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
American
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2015
95
Score
Low Risk

Mcdonalds #7069 has been inspected 12 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 14, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Mcdonalds #7069's record stops at Aug 14, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 12 times.

Mcdonalds #7069's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Aug 14, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COUPLE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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95
Apr 24, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INTERIOR OF FISH FRYER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET AND THE FRONT PREP AREA DRIP TRAYS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Dec 23, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Dec 16, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE ENTER PREP AREA, USE HAND SANITIZER AND PROCEEDED TO PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLE FOOD. ALSO, OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE TAKE OFF GLOVES, USE A SOILED WASH CLOTH TO WIPE HANDS THEN GRABBED SOME GLOVES AND PUT THEM ON. ANOTHER FEMALE EMPLOYEE ADJUSTED HER GLASSES WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND BEGAN HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE WHEN TOUCHING BODY, HANDLING MONEY, CHANGING GLOVES, MULTI-TASKING, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1321499 DATED JANUARY 23, 2013 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33-THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 34-FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO ELIMINATE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 35-CEILING TILES PEELING IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE PLAY AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA. ALSO, MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE DAMAGED WALL BEHIND THE WASHING MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jan 28, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, SANITIZED AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO ELIMINATE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES PEELING IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT P-TRAP, AND LEAKS AT FAUCETS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAINAT ALL TIMES
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Jan 23, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION, OBSERVED USING FRYER TO COOK FISH AND CHICKEN, WHICH IS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO FIRE DAMAGED FRYERS THAT HAVE VISIBLY EXTENSIVE AND OPEN/EXPOSED FIRE DAMAGE (BLACK TOXIC APPEARING SUBSTANCE) AT SAME. ANSEL SYSTEM ALSO RELEASED AT SAME UNIT AFTER FIRE OCCURED. UNIT HAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE BEYOND REPAIR. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS. INSTD TO CONTACT HEALT DEPT WHEN UNIT REPLACED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, SANITIZED AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO ELIMINATE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES PEELING IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT P-TRAP, AND LEAKS AT FAUCETS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAINAT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 27, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, SANITIZED AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO ELIMINATE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES PEELING IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT P-TRAP, AND LEAKS AT FAUCETS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAINAT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 20, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: TWO OUTSIDE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1-FRONT DOOR, 2-REAR BREAD DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST SEAL TO ELIMINATE OUTER OPENINGS FROM BEING UNPROTECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. 0PEN AND OVERFLOWING. LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER POOLING AT CAN AREA WITH STAGNATE WATER AND GREASE. FLIES BREEDING AT CAN AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MECHANICAL STOPPERS IN SINK ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, COMPARTMENTS NOT ABLE TO BE SEALED TO FILL TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, SANITIZED AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO ELIMINATE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES PEELING IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT P-TRAP, AND LEAKS AT FAUCETS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAINAT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 15, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NEEDS CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS, INCLUDING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, UNUSED GRILL, COUNTERTOPS UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE STATION, BEVERAGE UNITS, CUP HOLDERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTD TO HAVE FLOOR TILES IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND LAUNDRY UNITS AND ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WALL PANELING BUCKLING, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE WALLS SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Sep 8, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK-IN COOLER: CANADIAN BACON AT 53.1F, YOGURT AT 50.1F. APPROX 10LBS AND $50 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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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: OBSERVED NUMBEROUS (OVER 30) LIVE SMALL FLIES AROUND COFFEE/BEVERAGE STATION, ON WALLS IN DRIVE-THRU AND IN REAR BY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE FLIES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NEEDS CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS, INCLUDING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, UNUSED GRILL, COUNTERTOPS UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE STATION, BEVERAGE UNITS, CUP HOLDERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF PREP AREA. STANDING WATER NOTED BEHIND LAUNDRY UNITS. INSTD TO KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR UNDER RACKS AND FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND LAUNDRY UNITS AND ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, HOLE IN WALL AND WALL PANELING BUCKLING, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE WALLS SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE OLD CAULK, BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NEED CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD FOR WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS AND AROUND UTILITY SINKS. INSTD TO ORGANIZE AREAS AND KEEP SINKS CLEAR.
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Dec 6, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS AND VENTS THRU-OUT. VENT BY DRIVE-THRU WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. CLEAN SAME. CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA. REPLACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ATTACHED CHEMICAL CONTAINERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING ON WALL. REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Aug 9, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 EGG PATTIES ON COUNTERTOP AT 78.6F AND 1 CONTAINER OF LIQUID EGG AT 63.2F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROX 5LBS $30.00 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS AND VENTS THRU-OUT. VENT BY DRIVE-THRU WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. CLEAN SAME. CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA. REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ATTACHED CHEMICAL CONTAINERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING ON WALL. REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds #7069 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds #7069 on file is from Aug 14, 2015. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds #7069?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds #7069.

Has Mcdonalds #7069's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonalds #7069 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonalds #7069 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.