FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Costco Wholesale # 380 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
August 27, 2024
Complaint
License #1044650
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT WORKING AND SANITIZING PROPELY. MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE FINAL RINSE OF 180.0F INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY SANITIZING ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: PREMISES HAS PORTABLE TRAILER WASHROOMS FOR CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE PARKING LOT. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS UNDER CITY PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: PREMISES HAS PORTABLE TRAILER WASHROOMS FOR CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE PARKING LOT. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS UNDER CITY PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection