COSTCO WHOLESALE # 1107 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 195 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY; 150 ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS BY THE DOG AND CAT FOOD STORAGE AREA, 30 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS OF THE RECEIVING AREA, 5 DROPPINGS BY THE CHIP STORAGE, AND 10 DROPPINGS IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.