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Hygiene & Sanitation

  • FS1-US Required supplies are at all hand washing sinks to include warm running water. Hand wash sinks are only used for hand washing and not for preparing food or storing equipment. Hand wash sinks are easily accessed by employees. If no, check all reasons that apply below:

  • Hand washing sink knobs/automatic tap not working well

  • Soap dispenser empty / not working

  • No warm running water

  • No paper towel/working hand dryer

  • Soap dispenser does not contain Ecolab approved hand soap

  • Hand washing sink/tap obstructed and not accessible

  • Hand washing sink used for other purposes

  • Other (describe)

  • FS2-US Hands are properly washed following proper hand washing procedures at the appropriate times. A system is in place to ensure hourly hand washing by all employees. If no, check all reasons that apply below:

  • Hands not washed on hourly basis

  • Hand washing clock/timer not working / not in use / system not in place

  • Hand washing activity not monitored

  • Hands not washed after using restroom / taking a break

  • Hands not washed after handling raw products and working on other station, e.g., prep table

  • Hands not washed after tasks such as handling waste, touching face, hair, picking something off the floor, etc

  • Other (describe)

  • FS3-US Sanitized towel buckets contain towels and sanitizer solution at the correct concentration checked with a chlorine test strip. If no, check all reasons that apply below:

  • Fresh bucket with sanitized towels not prepared

  • Buckets not labeled

  • No towels in fresh bucket

  • Used towels mixed with fresh towels

  • Bucket is soiled

  • Sanitizer level is not at correct concentration

  • Test strips not available / damaged / expired / not in usable condition

  • Other (describe)

  • FS4-US Sanitizer-soaked towels and grill cloths used at food or beverage preparation and service areas must be placed into the soiled towel bucket after using and not be left sitting out on surfaces. If no, check all reasons that apply below:

  • Grill towels left out on kitchen surfaces

  • Cloth towels left out on kitchen surfaces

  • Cloth towels left out on beverage/service areas

  • Other (describe)

  • FS5-US All UHC trays, grill utensils, prep table utensils, and utensil holders are clean (no build up) and are washed and sanitized at least every 4 hours as per approved procedure. Back sink and soap/sanitizer dispensers or dishwashers must function (hot water 110 ̊ F or higher) and all supplies must be available. Check that sanitizer solution has the right concentration with an appropriate test strip. If no, check all reasons that apply below:

  • UHC trays, utensils, and utensil holders are not clean

  • Items are not being cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours

  • Back sink dispenser/ware washer not operating properly

  • Sanitizer solution not at the correct concentration

  • Dirty utensils resting in back sink for more than 4 hours

  • Water at back sink is not 110 ̊ F or hotter

  • Test strips not available / damaged / expired / not in usable condition

  • Other (describe)

  • FS5-US-01 All soiled raw wares that came into contact with raw proteins (such as fresh beef and raw chicken) are washed and sanitized last (unless a warewasher is used). Soiled blue raw beef trays and lids are kept in blue bus box until cleaned. Back sink is properly sanitized after washing wares that came into contact with raw proteins. If no, check all reasons that apply below:

  • Raw ware equipment not cleaned last

  • Raw ware equipment not washed separately

  • Soiled raw beef tray(s) / lid(s) are not stored in blue bus box

  • Back sink/Powersoak sink not cleaned after washing raw ware equipment

  • Raw ware equipment is soaking in Powersoak sink

  • Other (describe)

CONTAMINATION PREVENTION

  • FS6-US Appropriate measures are taken to protect water and ice from foreign material, chemicals and/or bacterial contamination. Check that water filters are in date and the ice machine is free from mold or buildup. If no, check all reasons that apply below:

  • Water filter not in date

  • Water filters bypassed

  • Water / ice not protected from possible contamination

  • Ice machine has mold or visible buildup

  • Other (describe)

  • FS7-US Opened packages of food in storage, (including refrigerators and freezers) are covered/wrapped, labeled, and stored according to proper procedures. If not, mark what product is not stored properly:

  • Frozen beef

  • Fresh beef

  • Frozen chicken

  • Thawed chicken

  • Fish

  • Breakfast meats

  • Potato products

  • Bakery/buns

  • Produce/salad ingredients

  • Cheese/eggs/dairy

  • Other (describe)

  • FS8-US Blue disposable glove procedures or dedicated tongs are used to prevent cross-contamination when handling all raw meat or poultry products (including shell eggs) at the grill station and fryer station. Dedicated utensils are used for raw products (e.g. the yellow yolk breaking tool is only used to break egg yolks). If no, check all reasons that apply below:

  • Gloves not discarded when removed/are being reused

  • Double set of gloves being worn

  • Proper blue glove procedures not being followed

  • Yellow yolk breaking tool not available

  • Yellow yolk breaking tool used for items other than raw eggs

  • Utensils other than yellow yolk breaking tool used to break raw egg yolks

  • Bare hands used with raw product at grill/fryer

  • Other (describe)

  • FS9-US Clear/white disposable gloves worn for food preparation of ready to eat foods at the sandwich prep table, salad prep table, and in all other areas to prevent bare hand contact with any cooked or ready-to-eat foods. If no, check all reasons that apply below:

  • Hands not washed prior to putting on a new clean pair of disposable gloves

  • Gloves not worn when preparing sandwiches, salads, or burritos

  • Gloves not replaced when damaged/contaminated

  • Gloves not discarded when removed/being reused

  • Gloves not changed and hands not washed if gloves become contaminated

  • Clear gloves are used for handling raw products

  • Double set of gloves being worn

  • Other (describe)

  • FS10-US Chemicals are stored away from food and packaging. If no, check all reasons that apply below:

  • Chemical spray bottles / containers stored in the kitchen

  • Chemical spray bottles / containers stored in the service area

  • Chemicals are stored in dry storage near food and packaging

  • Other (describe)

  • {CRITICAL} FS11-US The restaurant building, corral and any area within 10 feet (3m) from the building (i.e. inside the Drive-thru lane) is clear from infestation by rats, mice, insects and birds. Check these areas for any signs of pests. If the restaurant has signs of a pest infestation this question is considered a fail. Include in the comments the specifics on what you observed.

  • Inside the restaurant has visible infestation

  • Inside the restaurant shows signs of infestation

  • Outside the restaurant has visible infestation

  • Outside the restaurant shows signs of infestation

  • Other (describe)

  • FS11-US-01 Pest management program and pest prevention steps and behaviors are in place and are being managed effectively. The restaurant is properly pest proofed to prevent entry of pests (e.g. gaps under doors are sealed). Review the most recent pest control report, ensuring all recommendations have been corrected. If the pest management program and pest prevention steps and behaviors are not in place or are not complete, then mark this question as no. Include in the comments specifics on what you observed.

  • Pest management program is not in place

  • Pest management program is not working effectively

  • Restaurant is not pest proofed

  • Other (describe)

  • FS12-US Non-food spill clean-up procedures in place. If no, check all reasons that apply below:

  • 3N1 cleaner/disinfectant not available

  • Staff not trained in the use of the non-food spill procedures

  • Non-food spill procedures not available

  • Other (describe)

STORAGE

  • FS13-US Walk-in freezer and any other primary storage freezers at 0° F (-18° C) or below. Secondary storage freezers are keeping all products solidly frozen. If no, check which units are not at proper temperature/keeping products frozen:

  • Walk-in freezer

  • Reach-in freezer

  • Kitchen wall freezer

  • Grill side freezer

  • Fry freezer

  • Frozen fry dispenser

  • Other (describe)

  • FS14-US Refrigerated products inside all refrigerated units are at or below 40° F (4° C) (including shake/sundae reservoir). If no, check which units do not meet the temperature standard:

  • Walk-in cooler

  • Reach in cooler

  • Prep line

  • Grill side refrigerator

  • McCafé

  • Shake/Sundae reservoir

  • Milk/Beverage coolers

  • Salad displays

  • Other (describe)

  • FS15-US All refrigerated products are in code (within primary shelf life). If not, mark what product is not in code:

  • Fresh beef

  • Produce

  • Cheese/eggs/dairy

  • Sauces

  • Milk

  • Shake/sundae mix

  • Other (describe)

  • FS16-US Secondary shelf lives of refrigerated foods held at room temperature and in refrigerators are marked and the products are being used within their secondary shelf lives. If not, mark what product is not in code:

  • Produce

  • Cheese/eggs/dairy

  • Sauces

  • Raw poultry

  • Canadian bacon

  • Other (describe)

  • FS17-US Leftover heated foods are discarded (including any shake/sundae mix removed from heat treatment shake/sundae machines). If not, mark what product:

  • Shake/sundae mix

  • Sauces/soups/gravies

  • Food donation products not stored in freezer

  • Other (describe)

COOKING

  • FS18-US Pyrometer with needle probe is calibrated and working correctly. If no, check all reasons that apply below:

  • Probe not complete/missing

  • Pyrometer not in calibration

  • Pyrometer / Probe damaged

  • Unapproved pyrometer in use

  • Other (describe)

  • {CRITICAL} FS19-US The internal temperatures of beef patties after cooking are at or above 155° F (69° C) and fresh beef patties at or above 175° F (80° C). If not, mark what product:

  • Frozen 10:1

  • Frozen 4:1

  • Fresh 4:1

  • Other (describe)

  • {CRITICAL} FS20-US The internal temperatures of raw chicken products after cooking are at or above 165° F (74° C). If not, mark what product:

  • Chicken Tenders

  • McNuggets

  • Crispy Chicken

  • Grilled Chicken

  • McChicken

  • Other (describe)

  • {CRITICAL} FS21-US The internal temperatures of breakfast steak and breakfast sausage after cooking are at or above 155° F (69° C) for sausage made from beef or pork and 165° F (74° C) for sausage made from poultry.

  • Breakfast steak

  • Breakfast sausage

  • Other (describe)

  • {CRITICAL} FS22-US The internal temperatures of round eggs after cooking are at or above 155°F (69°C).

  • The internal temperature of Filet-O-Fish portions after cooking are at or above 150°F (66°C).

GENERAL

  • FS24 All food, food packaging, equipment (including utensils), and cleaning chemicals are from approved sources. If no, check reason(s) below:

  • Food not from approved sources

  • Packaging not from approved sources

  • Equipment not from approved sources

  • Cleaning chemicals not from approved sources

  • Other (describe)

  • FS25-US Managers understand employee illness symptoms and reportable illness causes for when an employee cannot be working. Managers also understand when an employee can return to work after illness.

  • Manager does not know what symptoms would result in employees not being allowed to work

  • Manager does not know the procedures to follow when presented with an ill employee

  • Manager does not know when an ill employee would be allowed to return to work

  • Manager does not know the reportable illness causes

  • Other (describe)

  • FS26-US All managers (including shift managers) are trained and currently certified in food safety through ServSafe (or an equivalent and accredited food safety training course). If not, mark what is missing below:

  • Proof of food safety training not available

  • Certification is overdue and needs to be reissued

  • Not all managers have been trained and certified

  • Food safety certificate not available

  • Other (describe)

  • FS26-US-01 All employees are trained and verified on food safety and sanitation per McDonald's current training program and in accordance with local regulations.

  • Not all employees have been trained and verified

  • Records not available

  • Other (describe)

  • {CRITICAL} FS27-US Managers (or staff assigned to complete the checklist) have been trained on and can demonstrate how to properly complete the procedures on the Daily Food Safety Checklist. If no, mark all that apply below:

  • Manager / assigned staff does not complete pyrometer check correctly

  • Manager / assigned staff does not complete breakfast grill product checks correctly

  • Manager / assigned staff does not complete regular menu grill product checks correctly

  • Manager / assigned staff does not know how to measure freezer temperatures correctly

  • Manager / assigned staff does not know how to measure frozen / refrigerated product temperatures correctly

  • Other (describe)

  • FS28-US At least the last 60 days of correctly completed Daily Food Safety Checklists are available and the last two correctly completed Monthly Food Safety Procedure Verifications are available. If no, mark all that apply below:

  • Last 60 days completed Daily Food Safety Checklist (digital records) not available

  • Incorrect completion of last 60 days completed Daily Food Safety Book

  • Last two completed Monthly Food Safety Procedure Verifications are not available

  • Incorrect completion of last two Monthly Food Safety Procedure Verifications

  • Most current Daily Food Safety book not being used

  • Other (describe)

  • FS29-US Review the most recent health department inspection report, ensuring all food safety violations noted have been corrected or a plan is in place to correct issues. If not, mark what is missing:

  • Health department inspection report not available

  • Violations noted by Health Department have not been corrected

  • Plan not in place to correct issues

  • Other (describe)

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