COSTCO WHOLESALE # 1107 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE BEING USED AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED AND FINAL RINSE AT 168.0F.MUST HAVE FINAL RINSE AT 180.0F .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING DISHES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY AND EXIT ,REAR DELIVERY DOORS WITH AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM,CENTER AND TOP OF DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 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: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MEAT DEPT-ROLLING CARTS,MEAT DEPT. WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD BINS,FOOD CARTS.CHICKEN PREP-EXTERIOR OF OVEN,CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.BAKERY-ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES.

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: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN MEAT DEPT.-PREP AREA.BAKERY- WALK IN COOLER.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CHICKEN SKEWERS-VENTS AND MEAT WALK IN COOLER CEILINGS AND UPPER WALLS.BAKERY-WALK IN FREEZER-DAMAGED WALL BASE.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF PIZZA OVEN IN RESTAURANT AND CHICKEN PREP.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD PANELS OVER MEAT DISPLAY UNITS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE WATER METER DRAINLINE FROM BAKERY HAND SINK AND DRAINLINE OF HAND SINK IN PHARMACY.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE WATER METER DRAINLINE FROM BAKERY HAND SINK AND DRAINLINE OF HAND SINK IN PHARMACY.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.