WALGREENS # 01101 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS OUTDATED ON SHELVES: 3-14.5OZ BOXES OF KELLOGGS MINI WHEATS CEREAL @ 4.49 EA, 6-3.8OZ OSCAR MAYER LUNCHABLES @ 2.99 EA, 2-4.5OZ CANS OF SWANSON CHICKEN BREAST IN WATER @ 2.39 EA. VALUE $36.19 TOTAL LBS 6. ALSO FOUND 8-14OZ BADLY DENTED CANS OF EAGLE BRAND MILK. MILK WAS NOT EXPIRED BUT CANS WERE BADLY DENTED AND MANAGER REMOVED FROM SALE. INSTRUCTED TO CONDUCT A BETTER JOB AT MONITORING FOOD ITEMS FOR EXPIRATION DATES REGULARLY. ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM SALE BY MANAGER ON DUTY AND DISGARDED.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM AREA OF COOLER WHERE MILK IS STORED.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM AREA OF COOLER WHERE MILK IS STORED.

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.