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MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS

144 S WABASH AVE · Chicago, IL 60603

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2293896

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS · 144 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2293915

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS · 144 S WABASH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2293750

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS · 144 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED, NO HOT WATER. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT 82.1F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE (ADAMS ST.). MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT FRONT COUNTER SERVICE LINE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2229228

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS · 144 S WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2078610

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS · 144 S WABASH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2078240

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS · 144 S WABASH 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: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ACROSS THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM, 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING IN THE HALLWAY ADJACENT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA, 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE 1ST FLR FOOD PREP AREA, 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-20

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE GASKETS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1946256

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS · 144 S WABASH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1937838

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS · 144 S WABASH 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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. 2 LIVE COCK ROACHES FOUND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMEDED. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER NOTED IN BASEMENT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS MUCH.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1584016

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS · 144 S WABASH 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: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS (COATS,SHOES AND BAGS) ON AND OVER SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE ITEMS SEPARATELY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PLUMBING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1583631

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS · 144 S WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOK LINE AT A TEMPERATURE OF 59.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (LIQUID EGGS, CHOPPED ONIONS, CANADIAN BACON AND SLICED CHEESE) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOK LINE (APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF SLICED CHEESE AT 53.0F VALUED AT $4.50, 1/2 LB OF CANADIAN BACON AT 48.2F VALUED AT $.50, EIGHT 2.2LB CARTONS OF LIQUID EGGS AT 48.1F-50.1F VALUED AT $17 AND 1 LB OF CUT ONIONS AT 56.4F VALUED AT $2). ALSO OBSERVED 2LBS OF BURRITO MIX (SAUSAGE, EGGS AND PEPPERS) AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F VALUED AT $5.00 ON THE PREP COUNTER INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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 - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR AND IN A BOX INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND A LARGE OPENING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE ROACH ACTIVITY AND REMOVE EXCESS UNUSED ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AS WELL AS REPAIRING THE BACK DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS (COATS,SHOES AND BAGS) ON AND OVER SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE ITEMS SEPARATELY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PLUMBING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1497648

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS · 144 S WABASH 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: PREP COOLER GASKETS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING AND BROKEN REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER INSEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1115109

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS · 144 S WABASH 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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How results compare in ZIP 60603

109 of 149 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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