WALGREENS #03539 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: MORE THAN 100 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOM ON SHELVES, LEDGES AND FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS, SEAL ALL VISIBLE OUTER OPENINGS, AND REPAIR BOTTOMS OF FRONT ENTRY/EXIT DOORS CITATION ISSUED-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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, TRASH AND DEBRIS OBSERVED ON GROUND IN GARBAGE CORAL AS WELL AS BEHIND COMPACTOR. MUST KEEP THESE AREAS CLEAN. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE ALL PLASTIC POP CRATES THROUGHOUT WITH STORAGE SHELVES.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN STORAGE SHELVES IN PHARMACY, IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, ON SALES FLOOR, REFRIGERATOR, COUNTERTOP & CABINETS UNDERNEATH, COFFE MACHINE, MICROWAVE IN BREAK ROOM, AND CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE ICEE & COFFEE STATION.

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 ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS IN ALL AREAS, MAKING FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, SERVICING AND INSPECTING. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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: CLEAN WALLS IN ALL REAR AREAS WHERE NEEDED(INCLUDING MOP CLOSET).

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS IN ALL REAR AREAS WHERE NEEDED(INCLUDING MOP CLOSET).

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.