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MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT OF ILLINOIS,INC

500 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT OF ILLINOIS,INC has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 3, 2010. The most recent inspection, on November 12, 2015, found no infractions.

3 of 12 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, Pests and Protecting food from contamination.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 on September 30, 2014. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 once on March 7, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on August 3, 2010. For example: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

  • 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 10 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 30, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • 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 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 10, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND TO BE AT 65.8F WITH FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE/EGG BURRITO STUFFING AT 67.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 1 LB OF SAUSAGE/EGG BURRITO FILLING AT 67.6F, 1 LB CHICKEN CHORIZO/EGG FILLING AT 54.7F, 4 LBS YOGURT AT 44.6F. OBSERVED ONE CASE OF MILK INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER,PREVIOUSLY STORED IN HALLWAY UPON DELIVERY AT 53.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE ALL PERISHABLE FOODS DELIVERED IN REFRIGERATION UPON ARRIVAL. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $200.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS BEHIND BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING AND SODA MULTIPLEX SYSTEM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE PAPER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE, TOGO CUP STORAGE AND WIPING CLOTHS SANITIZING BUCKETS. MUST REPLACE.
  4. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYER (NOW IN USE) NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST OBSERVED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMP SINK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER LOCATED ABOVE THE SOFT SERVE TOP LOADER MACHINE; MUST INSTALL. (MACHINE IS MOBILE AND IS CURRENTLY BEING MOVED TO THE THREE COMP SINK FOR CLEANING WHICH HAS TWO FAUCETS AND A SPRAYER).
  5. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST REPAIR GASKET AT ONE DOR MILK COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.MUST CLEAN YOGURT MACHINE AND ALL COFFEE STATIONS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE SAME AS STATED ABOVE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE STICKY SODA SYRUP. ALSO INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL WALL COUVING LOCATED ABOVE COFFEE STATION AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  6. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST REPAIR GASKET AT ONE DOR MILK COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.MUST CLEAN YOGURT MACHINE AND ALL COFFEE STATIONS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE SAME AS STATED ABOVE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE STICKY SODA SYRUP. ALSO INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL WALL COUVING LOCATED ABOVE COFFEE STATION AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  7. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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. ON PREMISES FOR A SHORT COMPLAINT INSPECTION SR12-00496201 CALLER STATES UNSAFE PRACTICES. UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY STAFF. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 DRAIN FLIES IN REAR OFFICE AND 6-9 MORE DRAIN FLIES ON CEILING PANELS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE COMPANY PROVIDE SERVICE VISIT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION ON 3/14/2012. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020. COURT DATE 4/19/2012 AT 1100AM 400 W SUPERIOR RM 112. SEE BACK OF CITATION FOR PRE-PAYMENT INFORMATION. CITATION H000076802-16.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. NUMEROUS PIECES OF BROKEN EQUIPMENT ARE DIRTY AND DRINKS AND OTHER ITEMS ARE BEING STORED INSIDE, REPAIR OR REMOVE BROKEN OR UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT. THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR LIP IS DIRTY AND NEEDS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
    • 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. THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR UNDER THE LOW SHELVES IS DIRTY; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE FLOOR DRAIN BELOW THE SODA TOWER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR DRAIN.
  10. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must replace missing light shields in rear prep area & at rear storage/cooler area.
  12. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
      • All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. Found the interior parts/attachments of the ice machine with lime/or yellowish residue build-up on areas where water passes thru (where the ice cubes are processed). Must clean/sanitize & maintain. Ice, as food, must be protected from any possible contaminants. Unit tagged.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Previous minor violations from May 7/09 (report #157431), not corrected at this time: #35-must seal any holes/openings around pipes, conduits,soda lines on walls or ceiling to prevent pest entry; #38-must provide a hook for the 3-comp sink sprayer to prevent back siphonage, if sprayer below water level of sink water.
    • 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. Floors under shelves/pallets in basement storage room must be kept clean & organized regularly. Must clean floors behind soda syrup rack & CO2 tanks.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Light shields missing at prep area & rear storage area-must replace.

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