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Costco Wholesale # 380 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

Costco Wholesale # 380 (AKA: Costco Wholesale) 2746 N CLYBOURN AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Grocery Store
August 2, 2016 Canvass License #1044650
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON STAFF BREAKROOM 3- DOOR REFRIGERATOR & BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER,BROKEN FAN GUARD COVER IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE & COUNTER,BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER COVERS ON FANS,BAKERY PREP AREA PREP TABLES,CARTS,FLOOR MIXERS,SHELVING UNITS,DELI-COVERS ON FANS IN PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLER,DELI WALK IN COOLER OVEN,REACH IN COOLER & CARTS,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,BREAKROOM MICROWAVE AND LOWER CABINETS.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN RESTAURANT WALK IN COOLER,BAKERY-WALK IN FREEZER REMOVE ICE BUILD UP & WALK IN COOLER FLOOR & DRAINS CLEAN,MEAT DEPT-GROUT SEAMS IN FLOOR,DELI PREP AREA-CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND OVENS,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER-CLEAN FLOOR
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS , HOOD & VENTILATION VENTS IN RESTAURANT,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER-MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS,MEAT PREP AREA MOLD BUILD UP AND LOOSE CAULKING,BREAK ROOM HOLE IN WALL BEHIND JUICE MACHINE
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM THE 1ST TWO SINKS
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM THE 1ST TWO SINKS
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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