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MC DONALDS RESTAURANT

7601 S VINCENNES AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MC DONALDS RESTAURANT has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 10, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 3, 2013, found no infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 5, 2013. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 16 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 5, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on September 11, 2012. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • NOTED 17 EGGS IN CARTON ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 59 DEGREES, WITH MANAGERS THERMOMETER READING THE SAME INTERNAL TEMP. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND TOSSED OUT THE EGGS. APPROX. WEIGHT 22.5LBS, COST $37.70. MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL CITATION, 7-38-005(a.)
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER SLIDING STORAGE RACKS AT REAR AND UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. MUST REPLACE MISSING COVE AT FLOOR UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA ON WEST SIDE. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN WALK-COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • RECEIPT FROM PEST CONTROL, VOLATION CORRECTED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF SOFT-SERVE MACHINE, AND ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT IN DISH WASHING AREA(INCLUDING SLIDING STORAGE RACKS IN REAR). REMOVE ICY BUILD-UP FRON AIR VENTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND SALAD COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA(INCLUDING STORAGE CLOSET BY WASHING MACHINE).
  4. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • REACH-IN SALAD COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 53.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FROM UNIT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMEPERATURES. UNIT PLACED UNDER HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG. UNIT MUST BE SERVICED, RE-NSPECTED BY CDPH AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMP OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES. ALSO FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AT 44.3F, INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THERMOSTAT SO THAT AN AIR TEMP OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW CAN BE MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • CANADIAN BACON-60.0F, EGGS-60.0F, SCRAMBLED EGGS-51.5F, SCRAMBLED EGGS-46.1F-VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 5 (GNATS) IN SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION AREA, 2 HOUSE FLIES IN DINING AREA, 1 BY FRY STATION BY FRONT DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AND 5 IN REAR DRIVE-THRU STATION AREA. MUST REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL SERVICE, CHECK ALL APPROVED FLY-CATCHING DEVICES AND ELIMINATE FLIES FROM PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 8-4-11 ON REPORT #606355 NOT CORRECTED: -32- REPAIR SLIDING LID TO REACH-IN FREEZER IN BREAKFAST STATION PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN REACH-IN UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA.-33- CLEAN/DEFROST BOTH WORKING REACH-IN FREEZERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, & INTERIOR CABINETS UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSER STATIONS.-34- DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.-35-CLEAN ALL WALLS (FOOD SPLATTERS), ALL CEILING TILES, AND ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF SOFT-SERVE MACHINE, AND ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT IN DISH WASHING AREA(INCLUDING SLIDING STORAGE RACKS IN REAR). REMOVE ICY BUILD-UP FRON AIR VENTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND SALAD COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA(INCLUDING STORAGE CLOSET BY WASHING MACHINE).
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE INNER PANEL OF DOOR TO ICE MACHINE. REPAIR SLIDING LID TO REACH-IN FREEZER IN BREAKFAST STATION PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN REACH-IN UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN/DEFROST BOTH WORKING REACH-IN FREEZERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, & INTERIOR CABINETS UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSER STATIONS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL WALLS (FOOD SPLATTERS), ALL CEILING TILES, AND ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HAND SINK BY WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPAIR IT. REPLACE MISSING KNOB ON FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
  6. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 14 FLIES NOTED ON PREMISES IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR, IN POP DISPENSER STORAGE AREA, IN FRONT SERVLINE AREA AND IN WASHROOMS - MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND REQUEST SERVICE VISIT , CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS & AND ALL UNCLEAN SURFACES- CITATION ISSUED - SERIOUS 70-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE INNER PANEL OF DOOR TO ICE MACHINE. REPAIR SLIDING LID TO REACH-IN FREEZER IN BREAKFAST STATION PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN REACH-IN UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN/DEFROST BOTH WORKING REACH-IN FREEZERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, & INTERIOR CABINETS UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSER STATIONS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL WALLS (FOOD SPLATTERS), ALL CEILING TILES, AND ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • WOMEN'S TOILET DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR SO THAT THEY CLOSE PROPERLY.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HAND SINK BY WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPAIR IT. REPLACE MISSING KNOB ON FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
  7. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD. TO REPLACE IT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP SIDES FRONT AND INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE, ALL THE FRONT CABINETS AND POP MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND ICE ON THE FLOOR BY BOTH FREEZER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE AND HAVE UNIT CHECKED.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR IT SO IT CLOSES PROPERLY.

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