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McDonald's, 7900 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL, USA

Latest report: August 12, 2023 8:00 AM
TE

7 months ago

Report date: Aug 11, 2023
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 observed a slow draining handwashing sink closest to the door, in the women's employee toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 observed... See More a leak at the pipe under the sanitizing compartment of the three compartment sink. Water profusely pooling onto the floor. Instructed to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 11 observed missing floor tiles at the final service window. Instructed to repair said floors and maintain in order to make floors smooth and easily cleanable.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114 observed the two storage closets near the rear service window with clutter. Instructed to organize and maintain said closets.

Source: chicago.gov
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TW

8 months ago

Report date: Jun 26, 2023
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed a slow draining handwashing sink closest to the door, in the women's employee toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed a leak at the... See More pipe under the sanitizing compartment of the three compartment sink. Water profusely pooling onto the floor. Instructed to repair and maintain.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outdoor garbage receptacle full of trash and the lid not able to close and remain tight fitting per city code. Instructed keep outdoor garbages lids closed and tight fitting and maintain, to prevent rodent harborage. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b), citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed missing floor tiles at the final service window. Instructed to repair said floors and maintain in order to make floors smooth and easily cleanable.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the two storage closets near the rear service window with clutter. Instructed to organize and maintain said closets.

Source: chicago.gov
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UN

2 years ago

Report date: Nov 16, 2021
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed a build up of food splatter under the slushy machine where the slushy comes out and inside the opening on the bottom of the machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain as a means... See More of preventing pest and insect harboring.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the floors throughout under and around cooking equipment and non cooking equipment with a build up of dirt, debris, food debris and spillage. In the rear along wall of sliding storage as well. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed a few of the wall tiles in the rear area behind the sliding storage coming loose from the wall. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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XH

Nausea

3 years ago

I ordered an orange juice from the drive thru because I haven't been feeling well. I get home and my orange juice tastes watered down. So I drove back to the location and waited in the drive thru for what felt like 20 minutes. I get to... See More window number one and explained that the orange juice doesn't taste right. The young lady at the window with an extremely bad attitude proceeds to ask "So you want another orange juice or a refund". I told her if I can I would like another orange juice if at all possible. The young lady leaves and comes back a few minutes later with another young lady who has an even worst attitude. She hands me an orange juice that appears to be former than usual... I look at her very suspiciously and she tells me "That's the last orange juice". I take a sip and it still tastes watered down... Both ladies start laughing  hysterically, which makes me feel like they may have spit either or possibly put something in my drink. I was able to get the shift managers name (who is also rude). When I got home I called the restaurant and asked for the name of the young ladies. But was hung up on!!! This is unacceptable behavior especially with covid 19 running rapid.    window number one and explained that the orange juice doesn't taste right. The young lady at the window with an extremely bad attitude proceeds to ask "So you want another orange juice or a refund". I told her if I can I would like another orange juice if at all possible. The young lady leaves and comes back a few minutes later with another young lady who has an even worst attitude. She hands me an orange juice that appears to be former than usual... I look at her very suspiciously and she tells me "That's the last orange juice". I take a sip and it still tastes watered down... Both ladies start laughing  hysterically, which makes me feel like they may have sip either or possibly put something in my drink. I was able to get the shift managers name (who is also rude). When I got home I called the restaurant and asked for the name of the young ladies. But was hung up on!!! This is unacceptable behavior especially with covid 19 running rapid.  | Symptoms: Nausea See Less
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NZ

Diarrhea

6 years ago

I ate a spicy mc chicken sandwich from mc Donald's on 79th and king drive in chicago, il and I have had non stop diarrhea ever since. It's been 4 days now | Symptoms: Diarrhea See Less
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Report date: Mar 22, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the employee's toilet room not maintained. No cold water. Instructed to provide cold water per city code and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments:... See More observed tcs foods held in the front display cooler at improper temperatures. Temperatures ranged from 46. 2f to 56. 4f and included: ham, tuna, turkey, eggs, chicken, pepperoni, salami, cold cut combo and cheese. Manager discarded all items, a combined weight of approximately 30lbs. Valued at approximately $100. 00. Instructed to monitor and keep cold foods at 41f or less. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloth not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the lower surface of the cabinet under the beverage station with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain cabinet surface.

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Report date: Mar 22, 2024
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk container not labeled in chicken prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
-... See More comments: observed damaged gasket along side of walk-in cooler door. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, wheels and bases of fryers, holding units, shelving units, prep tables, rolling carts, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed accumulated food debris and grease buildup under all cooking equipment, holding units, prep tables, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Observed stained ceiling tiles in sales and storage areas, dust buildup on light shields and ceiling vents in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water damaged ceiling in men washroom. Observed missing floor drain cover in chicken prep area instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from report #2579098 on 7-26-23:55-must repair or replace damaged, broken and missing wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler, wall trim in walk in cooler & north vestibule,holes in walls behind hot water tank and mop sink. Missing ceiling tile in hot water tank area. Must grout floors throughout premises. 57-observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: observed no summary report posted and visible to customers. Summary report shall be posted and visible at all times to customers. Prioirty foundation 7-42-010b citation issued

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Report date: Mar 26, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rodent activity on the premises. 100 found in various areas: the rear toddler classroom (by the infant room) in the toilet room along the side of the washbowl; around the refrigerator in... See More the rear of the toddler classroom, in the infant room-rear; around the 3-compartment and hand washing sink in the kitchen area. Instructed to remove all rodent droppings, clean/sanitize the affected areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the cabinets under all of the washbowls in the toilet rooms in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and to maintain all to remove dirt, cleaner spills and debris.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed a leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix the leak and maintain the sink.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed a hole in the wall above the toilet in the toilet room in the rear toddler classroom; opening in the lower corner on the wall in the toilet room where the rodent activity was found; opening under the 2-compartment sink. Instructed to seal all openings and holes in the walls throughout as needed.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the floors in all of the corners and under/around all heavy equipment in the classrooms, laundry room, storage rooms, utility, electrical closets and kitchen with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout. Also, the vent in the hallway by the kitchen and staff toilet room with thick dirt/dust. Instructed to clean and maintain vent.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter in the rear unused classroom and all of the storage rooms. Instructed to eliminate clutter, elevate all items at least 6' off the floor and organize all areas with clutter. Maintain same.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed the mechanical ventilation in the staff's toilet room not working. Instructed to fix and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed the 3 lights in the kitchen with no bulbs causing the area not to be well lit. Instructed to provide bulbs and maintain a well lit area per city code.

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Report date: Mar 26, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a valid certified food managers certificate posted to view. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed... See More no valid certified food managers certificate posted to view for food manager on duty only an expired certificate while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,mashed potatoe,cole slaw,etc). Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practicies by male food handler observed him go into the dining area and then returned to rear kitchen area and handle a pan to put food on without washing hands when he returned into food prep area. Must wash hands after every possible contamination. (priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must repair or replace leaky pipe at front hand sink near drive-thru.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperature of tcs foods such as 2. 5lbs. Pre-cooked chicken tenders ranging from 46. 2f-52. 9f on a rack inside of walk in cooler. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 2. 5lbs. $60. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 : must label shaker when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 15 : observed rear door bent bristles at door sweep must repair or replace to be tight fitting.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 8-10 live small flies flying around in dining area and rear storage area and 2-4 live large flies in vestibule and rear storage area. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/26/24. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: 2-402. 11 : observed male food handler with a long beard must provide a beard guard and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501. 11 : must repair or replace loose door handle on hot holding cabinet.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on interior and exterior of hot & cold holding units,prep tables, shelving units,storage racks,pipes of cooking equipment,fryer cabinets and wheel bases,fryer filter,soda caddy,oven & cart,walk in cooler- rolling carts,shelving units,fan guard covers.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 11 : must clean debris ,dust and splatter build up from walls and ceilings throughout premises.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 16 : must scrape and paint chipping paint and grafitti from walls in men's toilet room and lobby area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 13 : must clean debris build up from mop sink floor drain,walk in cooler & freezer. Must remove standing water under hot holding unit and dish washing area and keep dry.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 13 : must repair or replace damaged flooring and concrete where needed,wall bases in mop sink area.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-501. 14 : must clean debris build up on filters and hood of cooking equipment.

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Report date: Mar 22, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed the rear door with a 1/2' gap underneath and not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to eliminate gap and attach an adequate door sweep. Maintain same.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
-... See More comments: observed 80 mice droppings in the rear behind/around the chest freezers, in the room with the hot water tank and 40 in the front/side area by the toilet room. Instructed to remove all droppings, clean/sanitize the affected areas and contact pest control for assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the interior of the fish fryer with thick grease and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed a leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-comp sink. Instructed to fix leak and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water stained ceiling tiles in the dining and rear areas. Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the floors under/around the cooking/cooling and freezing equipments with food, dirt and mice droppings. Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout. Walls around the sinks and vents in the prep areas with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain walls and ceiling vents.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed light shields in the front prep area missing. Instructed to provide and maintain shields.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed the cfm on site with no allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a current allergen certificate at all times.

Source: chicago.gov
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