WALGREENS #04494 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 48.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. TAGGED WALK IN COOLER.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 33 GALLONS OF MILK AT 47.5F,20 QUARTS 0F MILK AT 48.7F, 97 PACKAGES CHEESE AT 50.7F,37 PACKAGES HAM/SALAMI AT 49.3F,8 PACKAGES BACON AT 45.3F, 15 YOGURTS AT 50.2, 34 PACKAGES OF HUMMUS AT 47.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 540 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS VALUE AT 636.00 DOLLARS.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, GARBAGE UNDER CONVEYOR BELT. MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, GARBAGE UNDER CONVEYOR BELT. MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

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.