McDonald's
6740 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626
Restaurant ZIP 60626 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Dec 24, 2024
McDonald's was last inspected on December 24, 2024 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
December 24, 2024 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical2 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted no handwash signage in guest/employee bathroom in lobby. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted no covered receptacle in womens washroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted leak from flush valve on toilet in mens washroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hot water in both the mens and womens washroom washbowls used for employees. Hot water maximum temperature in the mens washroom noted at 93.9f after running for over five minutes and maximum temperature in the womans noted at 93.5f after running for the same time. Instructed to provide hot running water at both washroom washbowls at a minimum temperature of 100f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Some areas in the upper area of the rear kitchen ice machine in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Soiled wiping cloth noted stored on packaged dry foods in the rear storage area. Must store all in use wiping cloths in the containers of sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors under the cabinets at the front customer soda dispensing system and the floor drain under the to go window soda dispenser with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 7-19-21 #2522843 not corrected #40-found foodhandler not wearing hair restraint.manager has hats on site. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found foodhandler not wearing hair restraint.must provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean by mop sink areas. Must clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight discoloration on ice machine where ice is stored. Clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed frozen condensate on ceiling and floor of walk in freeezer. Defrost and maintain.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food spill near front counter area. There is a service area with refrigerators. Clean floor and repair any leaks.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy ice build up inside the walk in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the coffee station unit with spilled liquids on counter top.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Noted beginning of mineral build-up inside the ice machine.instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Anyone in prep area were food is handled must wear hair restraint
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer with ice build-up on pipes.instructed to repair cause
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Handles at handwashing sink by the hot food area(french fries) are leaking.discharge plastic pipe attached at ice bin(by serving window) discharge water on floor,instructed to add on additional hose to reach a floor drain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to obtain
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up kit for vomiting and diarreah. Maintain clean up kit on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued at this time
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted food debris in toaster.instructed management to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Noted light shields bent and in disrepair.instructed management to replace light shields.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted slow drain at exposed handsink next to ice machine adjacent to food production area.instructed management to repair handsink.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the following food and non food contact equipment in need of cleaning or repair; contact surfaces around the beverage station and drive thru station. Excessive ice accumulation on the on the freezer curtains in the walk in freezer. Instructed to detail or repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean in the following areas; under heavy equipment in the drive thru, throughout prep area, in dining area, in the mop closet off the dining area, in both mens and womens toilet rooms., and rear storage. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed walls not clean in the drive thru, and the wall behind the shake/ice cream station. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shields in front of customer counter have unknown debris inside. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Urinal in mens toilet room not working properly (toilet is working) .instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter around rear exit door. Instructed to discard cardboard boxes, and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Supervisor in prep area without hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all time when in the prep area.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The second hand drying device by the stalls not in working condition,instructed to repair
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage dumpster not maintained,unit has holes/rust on the bottom of the unit. Observed food liquid leaking from container forming puddles of the discharged liquid .dry food liquid on cement ground with foul odor.instructed to clean/power wash said ground and replace unit. Serious violation: 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from 9-10-14,report #1464459 #32-found small leak at soda machine at rear of premises. Observed today same violation, however the soda machine is heavily leaking,standing water on floor under the unit.also water is rusty. Instructed to repair unit. Serious violation:7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The second hand drying device by the stalls not in working condition,instructed to repair
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Grease build-up under the flat grill between black hose by the small reach-in freezer.instructed to clean and maintain
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found small leak at soda machine at rear of premises.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found mops and brooms not stored properly.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found washcloths not stored properly.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Broken gasket inside the left panel inside the ice maker(top part), also broken rubber gasket at front top part of ice machine,instructed to replace
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices.observed employee with food gloves on throwing an empty box inside the garbage container pressing it down due to garbage container was full, than without washing hand returned on her station to continue remove ready to eat food from pan to container and store it inside the hot holding unit, also handling bagels and pancake. Observed other employees wearing white food gloves handling food, when task is finished, instead of removing it and wash hands they put on a blue gloves on top the whites.no hand washing.information given on hand washing.manager corrected problem.critical violation:7-38-010(a) hoooo78534-11
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Rear area is cluttered,unable to check . Instructed to remove items not needed, elevated 6' other items.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. BASE OF SODA NOZLLES WITH STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT REAR BY EXPOSE HAND SINK AND ICE MACHINE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MISSING ELECTRICAL FIXTURE MISSING ON WALL AT REAR,CREATING OPENING ON WALL FOR INSECT HABORAGE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE,CANNOT BE USED AS STORAGE DEVICE.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must comply with all violations noted on inspection #419456 dated 10.14.10.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must comply with all violations noted on inspection #419456 dated 10.14.10.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must comply with all violations noted on inspection #419456 dated 10.14.10.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must comply with all violations noted on inspection #419456 dated 10.14.10.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DEPOSITS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REMOVE AND DETERMINE SOURCE OF WATER ON FLOOR UNDER SMOOTHIE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATED GRIME UNDER SODA MACHINE NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL HOLES IN CEILING ACROSS FROM STORAGE RACKS IN REAR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR CLOTHES WASHING MACHINE IN REAR WITH TUBE INSERTED INTO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL DEVICE OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FROM A LICENSED PLUMBER.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of ice machine, pop dispensing unit nozzels, and cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. walls in rear prep area not clean need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. 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 in prep areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, bathrooms need cleaning.
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