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MCDONALD'S

6515 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60636

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MCDONALD'S on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2104428

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 6515 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1982778

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 6515 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: IMPROPER GARBAGE HANDLING OBSERVED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. OVERFLOWING GARBAGE 6-8 NCHES ABOVE THE RIM OF THE RECEPTACLE WITH THE LIDS OPEN OBSERVED IN ONE OF THE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE GARBAGE CORALE. MUST KEEP THE LIDS CLOSED ON THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THIS AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE EXCCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM REACH-IN FREEZERS. REPLACE RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO SALAD COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILLS AND DEEP FRYERS)AND THE CABINET INTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS WHERE DIRT, SPILLS AND DEBRIS IS PRESENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS WHERE DIRT, GREASE AND STAINS ARE PRESENT.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ICE SCOOP THAT WAS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE, AND TO KEEP ALL ICE SCOOPS INSIDE THE ICE BINS INVERTED WITH HANDLES UP, NOT TOUCHING THE ICE.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1971115

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 6515 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: THE ELECTRIC HAND DRYERS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. NO PAPER TOWELS WERE AVAILABLE INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM FOR HAND DRYING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR OPERATIONAL SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER DOORS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE DRAIN LINE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1672214

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 6515 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER DOORS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1966176

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 6515 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, LAUNDRY AREA AND STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THESE AREAS AND 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER DOORS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AND OTHER AREAS WHERE NECESSARY TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1547515

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 6515 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1547504

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 6515 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED ON WALLS IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON WALLS AND FLYING IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COFFEE BEVERAGE STATION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1547462

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 6515 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: UNWHOLESOME, UNSOUND FOOD PRODUCT NOTED ON SITE. OBSERVED TRAY OF BUNS WITH GREEN MOLD (BUNS DATED 9/15/15) IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON ROLLING CART WHERE ALL BUNS ARE STORED. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE. CITAITON ISSUED. 7-38-005B CRITICAL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COFFEE BEVERAGE STATION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1547448

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 6515 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING IN FRONT AT CASHIER LINE AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 2 LIVE BEES AND 4 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN FRONT DINING AREA AND BY DRIVE THRU WINDOW. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DISPLAY AT ALL TIMES VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BIN COVERS MISSING. PROVIDE SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COFFEE BEVERAGE STATION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1307694

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 6515 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE TABLE IN THE BREAK ROOM AFTER IT IS USED EACH TIME. ALSO CLEAN ORANGE JUICE MACHINE, CREAMER, FRAPPE, SMOOTHIE AND POP MACHINES DRIP TRAYS, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, BLENDERS, CABINETS UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE AND ALL(SPILLS).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER THE TABLES IN THE BREAK ROOM AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1307672

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 6515 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 15 LIVE ANTS ON THE TOP OF THS TABLE IN THE EMPLOYEES BREAK ROOM. FLY ACTIVITY MINIMIZED TODAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-O20. MUST CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE TABLE IN THE BREAK ROOM AFTER IT IS USED EACH TIME. ALSO CLEAN ORANGE JUICE MACHINE, CREAMER, FRAPPE, SMOOTHIE AND POP MACHINES DRIP TRAYS, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, BLENDERS, CABINETS UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE AND ALL(SPILLS).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER THE TABLES IN THE BREAK ROOM AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1307613

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S · 6515 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND ICE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE REMOVE THE ICE AND CLEAN THE FLOOR.

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