Mcdonald's Restaurants
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2019
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Going back to 2010, Mcdonald's Restaurants has 23 inspections in the public record. On Jun 20, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 20, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mcdonald's Restaurants is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jun 20, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 18, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED, NO HOT WATER. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT 82.1F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT FRONT COUNTER SERVICE LINE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE (ADAMS ST.). MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Oct 2, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 18, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 10, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ACROSS THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM, 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING IN THE HALLWAY ADJACENT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA, 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE 1ST FLR FOOD PREP AREA, 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-20
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Jul 8, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 29, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. 2 LIVE COCK ROACHES FOUND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMEDED. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER NOTED IN BASEMENT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS MUCH.
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Nov 6, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS (COATS,SHOES AND BAGS) ON AND OVER SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE ITEMS SEPARATELY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PLUMBING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Oct 29, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOK LINE AT A TEMPERATURE OF 59.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (LIQUID EGGS, CHOPPED ONIONS, CANADIAN BACON AND SLICED CHEESE) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOK LINE (APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF SLICED CHEESE AT 53.0F VALUED AT $4.50, 1/2 LB OF CANADIAN BACON AT 48.2F VALUED AT $.50, EIGHT 2.2LB CARTONS OF LIQUID EGGS AT 48.1F-50.1F VALUED AT $17 AND 1 LB OF CUT ONIONS AT 56.4F VALUED AT $2). ALSO OBSERVED 2LBS OF BURRITO MIX (SAUSAGE, EGGS AND PEPPERS) AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F VALUED AT $5.00 ON THE PREP COUNTER INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR AND IN A BOX INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND A LARGE OPENING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE ROACH ACTIVITY AND REMOVE EXCESS UNUSED ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AS WELL AS REPAIRING THE BACK DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS (COATS,SHOES AND BAGS) ON AND OVER SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE ITEMS SEPARATELY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PLUMBING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Oct 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER GASKETS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING AND BROKEN REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER INSEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.
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Oct 31, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 24, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 1 SMALL BABY ROACH (IN THE BASEMENT), ONE LARGE BROWN ROACH IN THE PREP AREA AND 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVER TO THE FRONT ICE BIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMP. SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE BROKEN/MISSING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Jan 10, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 15, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 2, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 15 IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY (FLIES), CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Oct 10, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 21, 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 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA ON WALL BY COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN INFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Feb 29, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED/BROKEN HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHEILD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN FRY STATION. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Mar 28, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 A BOUT 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR, ALSO FOUND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALLS NEXT TO GARBAGE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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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. FAN COVERS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 26, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. EXPOSED INSULATION AT PREP FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER COVERS.
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Nov 8, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #409363, ON 10-29-10, FOR VIOLATION # 18. EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ACTIVITY STILL REMAINING, FOUND A BOUT 8 LIVE ROACHES IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Oct 29, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 9 LIVE COCKROACHES AND OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN LOWER LEVER, FIRST FLOOR DRY STORAGE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY FROM 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. FOOD AND GREASE BUILD NOTED BEHIND DEEP FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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 SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CERVICES THROUGH OUT FIRST LEVEL AND BASEMENT WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP OFF ICE CUBES IN ICE MAKER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's Restaurants last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's Restaurants on file is from Jun 20, 2019. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's Restaurants?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's Restaurants.
Has Mcdonald's Restaurants' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's Restaurants have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonald's Restaurants means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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