MCDONALDS in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/11/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors documented violations at MCDONALDS during a routine inspection conducted on 04/11/2023.

Located at 1831 W DEVON AVE in the West Ridge area, the establishment serves the local community. The West Ridge neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation involved cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Food & Non-food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used - Comments: Noted Ice Build Up Inside the Walk in Freezer on the Floor and Door. Instructed to Repair and Maintain the Condensation Units.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness.

The second violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Plumbing Installed. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The third violation related to handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: Noted Leaking Faucet at the 3 Compartment Sink. Instructed to Repair and Maintain.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

The fourth violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Plumbing Installed. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The fifth violation involved hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: Noted Sprayer at the 3 Compartment Sink Hanging Below the Rim of the Sink. Instructed to Provide the Device to Hold the Sprayer Above the Water Rim of the 3 Compartment Sink. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The sixth violation concerned hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Noted Grease and Dirt on the Wall Opposite the 3 Compartment Sink at the Dish Washing Area. --also Noted Dirt on Floor of Same. --noted Dirty Pipes with Grease Behind the Deep Fryers. Instructed to Clean and Maintain.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/11/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.