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MCDONALDS

2425 E 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60649

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MCDONALDS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2621942

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 2425 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SODA MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATION OF A BLACK STICKY SUBSTANCE BETWEEN THE MACHINE AND COUNTERTOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SODA SPLATTER ON CUP HOLDERS WHERE PLASTIC CUPS ARE STORED FOR SERVICE BY SODA MACHINE. OBSERVED HOLDERS FOR CUP LIDS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF SODA AND COFFEE SLATTER ON SIDES OF HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FREQUENTLY, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN DINING ROOM WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND ALONG THE PERIMETER OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND 3-COMP SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND AROUND PERIMITER OF KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WINDOWSILLS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2356971

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 2425 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINE, JUICE MACHINE, CREAMER MACHINE, MCCAFE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 48.9F-54.1F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP SINKS AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS IN PREP AREA, DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING NEAR FRYERS, AND BEVERAGE MACHIINES. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ALONG WALL NEAR REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND GRILL, AROUND GREASE RECYCLING UNIT, ACCUMULATED SPILLAGE, STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINES ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DRIVE THRU AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED SPILLS AND SPLATTERS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2315562

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 2425 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE FRONT COUNTER DRINK STATION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2313200

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 2425 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE FRONT COUNTER DRINK STATION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ONE ROACH LOCATED ON THE WALL IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2268893

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 2425 E 79TH ST

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 POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK CONVENIENT FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA WHERE DRINKS, COFFEE AND SMOOTHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-204.18 OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT CEILING AND ON STORED BOXES AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNITS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SODA DRAIN UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 MOST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF GARBAGE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COVING WHERE NECESSARY THROUGHOUT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2261481

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 2425 E 79TH ST

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 POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK CONVENIENT FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA WHERE DRINKS, COFFEE AND SMOOTHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-204.18 OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT CEILING AND ON STORED BOXES AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNITS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SODA DRAIN UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 MOST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF GARBAGE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COVING WHERE NECESSARY THROUGHOUT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2253157

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 2425 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK CONVENIENT FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA WHERE DRINKS, COFFEE AND SMOOTHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS, AND CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES RESTROOMS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS RANGING FROM 78-86.2F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT CEILING AND ON STORED BOXES AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNITS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SODA DRAIN UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF GARBAGE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COVING WHERE NECESSARY THROUGHOUT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2088218

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 2425 E 79TH ST

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: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER ON COILS AND FAN COVERS; REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT DRIVE THRU BEVERAGE STATION WITH HEAVY BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILE AND CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE SALAD COOLER ON THE FRONT SERVING LINE; SEAL HOLE IN WALL.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2064521

Location recorded for this inspection · MCDONALDS · 2425 E 79TH ST

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 60649

132 of 170 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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