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MCDONALD'S 26371

36 W 95TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MCDONALD'S 26371 has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 27, 2014. The most recent inspection, on May 8, 2017, 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2016. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 5, 2016. 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 20 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2016. 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 9 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2016. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 5, 2016. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

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. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP, JUICE, MCCAFE, AND CREAMER MACHINES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR POP MCAHINE, FRYERS, AND ICE MACHINE. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
  3. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. HOT WATER KNOB MISSING ON BOTH EXPOSED SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER AND REPLACE HOT WATER KNOBS AT EXPOSED SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 10 FLYING INSECTS IN OFFICE, 5 FLYING INSECTS IN DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA, AND 5 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP, JUICE, MCCAFE, AND CREAMER MACHINES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR POP MCAHINE, FRYERS, AND ICE MACHINE. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP AROUND THE DOOR, THE PIPES, CEILING AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED IN THE WALK IN COOLER FREEZER.
  5. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FACILITY. 20 IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, 6 IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, 7 IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS AND 5 IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATED SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1527371 DATED 02/27/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FRONT ICE BIN. 33-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS. 34-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. 35-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. REMOVE FOOD SPILLS, DIRT/DUST AND MAINTAIN. 38-INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE SLOW DRAINING, LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN. 41-INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. 41-INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP AROUND THE DOOR, THE PIPES, CEILING AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED IN THE WALK IN COOLER FREEZER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS. REMOVE THE EXCESS GREASE, DIRT/DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
  6. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FRONT ICE BIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. REMOVE FOOD SPILLS, DIRT/DUST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE SLOW DRAINING, LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.
  7. License

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST RECAULK AROUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION IN THE SELF-SERVICE AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR IN FRONT OF THE EXIT DOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR AND AT THE COFFEE STATION IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST FIX THE DAMAGED LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE MOP CLOSET IN THE DINING ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST FIX THE LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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