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MC DONALD'S

5253 S PULASKI RD · Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for MC DONALD'S on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2628011

Location recorded for this inspection · MC DONALD'S · 5253 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN WOMEN WASHROOM AT 76.7F AND 75.4F, MEN WASHROOM AT 78F, PREP AREAS 70.1F AND 66.9F, NEAR DRIVE-THRU 83.1F AND NEAR BEVERAGE STATION 72.3F, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIANS ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 10:25AM, AT THE END OF THE WALK THROUGH. HAND WASH SINKS MENTIONED HOT WATER TEMPERATURES HAVE ALL BEEN CORRECTED AND AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE MAINTAINING BETWEEN 99F-104F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE/TRASH CAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY WITH THE MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT WITH POSITIONING MOPHEAD IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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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
11
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2554181

Location recorded for this inspection · MC DONALD'S · 5253 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC ON SITE DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:43 P.M. AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,HAMBURGERS, SALAD,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:43 P.M. AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A FEMALE WITH VERY LONG NAILS HANDLING FOODS (FRENCH FRIES AND BAGGING FOOD ITEMS AND ANOTHER FEMALE WITH PAINTED PINKISH NAIL COLOR HANDLING FOOD AS WELL .SPOKE WITH MANAGER ON EMPLOYEES WEARING GLOVES AND NAILS TO BE A CERTAIN LENGTH ACCORDING TO LAW.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES PUT ON GLOVES DURING INSPECTIONG.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 46

    GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: FEMALE WITH LONG AND PAINT FINGERNAILS PLACED GLOVES ON DURING INSPECTION.(COS)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CONVEYOR,EXTERIOR GRILL ON SODA MACHINE AT DRIVE THRU,INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER,DRY FOOD ROLLING STORAGE RACKS, WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT MIDDLE HAND SINK.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR FRYERS, 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN SOUTH VESTIBULE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND EQUIPMENT.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2510131

Location recorded for this inspection · MC DONALD'S · 5253 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR OF HOT DUGE AND CARAMEL DISPENSER CONTAINERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2500608

Location recorded for this inspection · MC DONALD'S · 5253 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SIGNAGE MISSING AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2463987

Location recorded for this inspection · MC DONALD'S · 5253 S PULASKI RD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2463651

Location recorded for this inspection · MC DONALD'S · 5253 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR INSIDE WALLBASE THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR AND ALSO NEXT TO BEVERAGE STATION IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2401768

Location recorded for this inspection · MC DONALD'S · 5253 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COOKED EGG PATTIES AT 50.4F AND RAW BACON AT 53.2F UNREFRIGERATED ON ROLLING CART IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS AND $50 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR FAN IN BEVERAGE AREA AND NON USED CUSTOMER BEVERAGE STATION, NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DUST. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR UNDERNEATH DRIVE THRU WINDOW. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL BEHIND FRY STATION NOT CLEAN, GREASE/DEBRIS. FLOOR UNDER DRIVE THRU CASHIER STATION NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE PAPER/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2200798

Location recorded for this inspection · MC DONALD'S · 5253 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NO FLOOR GROUT NOTED AT REAR AREA NEAR WAREWASHING AREA AND THROUGH OUT REAR AREA. INSTD TO GROUT FLOOT TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2200560

Location recorded for this inspection · MC DONALD'S · 5253 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11A- a handwashing sink shall be located in all food preparation, food dispensing and warewashing areas. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED AT PREP AREA WHERE FRY STATION, HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND FOOD ASSEMBLY LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PF VIOLATION 7-38-030C.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NO FLOOR GROUT NOTED AT REAR AREA NEAR WAREWASHING AREA AND IN THROUGH OUT REAR AREA. INSTD TO GROUT FLOOT TILES AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO PROVIDE CEILING TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2200476

Location recorded for this inspection · MC DONALD'S · 5253 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11A- a handwashing sink shall be located in all food preparation, food dispensing and warewashing areas. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED AT PREP AREA WHERE FRY STATION, HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND FOOD ASSEMBLY LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PF VIOLATION 7-38-030C.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND UTENSILS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH, DUST, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN, PINK/BLACK SLIME. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. PF VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030C.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NO FLOOR GROUT NOTED AT REAR AREA NEAR WAREWASHING AREA AND IN THROUGH OUT REAR AREA. INSTD TO GROUT FLOOT TILES AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO PROVIDE CEILING TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2146202

Location recorded for this inspection · MC DONALD'S · 5253 S PULASKI RD

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: EXCESSIVE ICE ON CEILING IN WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO NOTED PANEL LOOSE ON SIDE OF CONDENSER IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND REPAIR. CHEMICAL LINES AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF EXCESSIVE LENGTH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED BASIN AT BASE OF UTILTIY SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR SMALL SECTION ON WALL BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT WHERE SMALL ELETRICAL SPARK OCCURED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1631629

Location recorded for this inspection · MC DONALD'S · 5253 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE HALF WALL IN BETWEEN THE FRONT COUNTER STATION AND MCCAFE/DRIVE THRU AREA. MUST REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO COLD WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT THE FAUCET ABOVE THE ICE CREAM MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. THE FAUCET EXTENSION FOR THE FAUCET ABOVE THE ICE CREAM MACHINE DOES NOT REACH THE ICE CREAM MACHINE. MUST EXTEND THE FAUCET TO REACH BOTH TOP SECTIONS OF THE ICE CREAM MACHINE.

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