McDonalds

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System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed 2 water leaks in the basement in the utility room located in the basement. Contact licensed plumber to repair and ensure all water has been removed. Observed a large hole in the ground with a pipe located inside. Repair and cap off the pipe. Observed a small hole in the ground. Cap off the hole.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed debis and soiled floor in the 1st room to the right when you enter the front door. Clean floors to remove debris. Observed debris and food items under the shelving in the basement. Clean floors under shelving to remove debris and food items.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

No door sweeps. Provide door sweeps to the front exterior doors that are flush to the ground to ensure no daylight. This will help with any pest activity. Photos taken.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

No hand wash signage in bathrooms. Provide signage.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed droppings behind the kitchen equipment. PIC was able to provide Dec and Nov pest reports. PIC called the GM and he was able to send over 2 pest reports. All of the reports state that the wire mesh needed to be repaired catches and live activity on the reports that were located onsite. GM stated that they have the exterminator coming in once a week. Please provide more frequent extermination visits (once a week three times a week or daily) until the situation is under control (the report must show no activity/no catches/no structural voids or sanitation issues). If you have a false ceiling please make sure that the licensed exterminator has inspected and noted the ceiling in the report.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

The front exterior door has a large spacing between the 2 doors. Repair door to ensure no spacing is between the 2 doors. This will also help with any pest activity. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the basement. Replace ceiling tiles. Observed missing and broken floor tiles in the basement. Repair Observed missing ceiling tile in the small room to the right of the front doors. Replace ceiling tile. Observed 2 Large Vents at the bottom of the stairs the wire mesh needs to be replaced and sealed properly to ensure no pest can get through. Observed the rubber baseboard under the shelving in the basement needs to be replaced and repaired.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed 2 water leaks in the basement in the utility room located in the basement. Contact licensed plumber to repair and ensure all water has been removed. Observed a large hole in the ground with a pipe located inside. Repair and cap off the pipe. Observed a small hole in the ground. Cap off the hole.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed debis and soiled floor in the 1st room to the right when you enter the front door. Clean floors to remove debris. Observed debris and food items under the shelving in the basement. Clean floors under shelving to remove debris and food items.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

No door sweeps. Provide door sweeps to the front exterior doors that are flush to the ground to ensure no daylight. This will help with any pest activity. Photos taken.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

No hand wash signage in bathrooms. Provide signage.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed droppings behind the kitchen equipment. PIC was able to provide Dec and Nov pest reports. PIC called the GM and he was able to send over 2 pest reports. All of the reports state that the wire mesh needed to be repaired catches and live activity on the reports that were located onsite. GM stated that they have the exterminator coming in once a week. Please provide more frequent extermination visits (once a week three times a week or daily) until the situation is under control (the report must show no activity/no catches/no structural voids or sanitation issues). If you have a false ceiling please make sure that the licensed exterminator has inspected and noted the ceiling in the report.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

The front exterior door has a large spacing between the 2 doors. Repair door to ensure no spacing is between the 2 doors. This will also help with any pest activity. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the basement. Replace ceiling tiles. Observed missing and broken floor tiles in the basement. Repair Observed missing ceiling tile in the small room to the right of the front doors. Replace ceiling tile. Observed 2 Large Vents at the bottom of the stairs the wire mesh needs to be replaced and sealed properly to ensure no pest can get through. Observed the rubber baseboard under the shelving in the basement needs to be replaced and repaired.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Ansul system discharged in kitchen area. No fire suppression at this time. Fire alarm triggered. Establishement to remained closed until ansul system is recharged. ISD Building department must approve prior to requesting Health Department to re open.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Ansul system discharged in kitchen area. No fire suppression at this time. Fire alarm triggered. Establishement to remained closed until ansul system is recharged. ISD Building department must approve prior to requesting Health Department to re open.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ice scoop with handle touching ice. Corrected on site.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No written procedures on site for TPHC of tomatoes and lettuce. Provide

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Pipe in basement ceiling with trash bag wrapped around it and evidence of moisture on ceiling surfaces around. Make all necessary repairs clean and sanitize all affected areas.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No written procedures on site for TPHC of tomatoes and lettuce. Provide

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Pipe in basement ceiling with trash bag wrapped around it and evidence of moisture on ceiling surfaces around. Make all necessary repairs clean and sanitize all affected areas.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Damaged frialator unit on site that had a flare up inside button panel on unit has been removed from the cookline and placed in back hall. Remove item from the premises.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Fire in establishment on evening 8/14/24 with fire alarm sounding per email from MADHU GOYAL from McDonalds. Provide documentation from fire alarm company that fire alarm panel has been reset.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Walkin cooler is 43F all product removed from unit service call in for repairs. Alternative means for refrigeration in reach in coolers holding at below 41F.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Utensil in handsink. Corrected on site.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dumpster door open. Maintain closed.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Anti-Choking

Inspector’s notes

No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Walkin cooler is 43F all product removed from unit service call in for repairs. Alternative means for refrigeration in reach in coolers holding at below 41F.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Utensil in handsink. Corrected on site.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Anti-Choking

Inspector’s notes

No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dumpster door open. Maintain closed.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean exterior of ice cream machine of food spatters.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dumpster is missing covers. Replace.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Anti-Choking

Inspector’s notes

No choke save certificate on site. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.