WALGREENS #15281 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: ISLAND COOLER 1ST FLR CUSTOMER AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 44.6F-46.0F.MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW. PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS .

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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: HANDWASHING FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDSOAP AND HANDPAPER TOWELS.PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BOILER ROOM AREAS,BASEMENT DRY STORAGE/SHELVINGS AREAS,REAR DOCK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS AND AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT THE BOILER ROOM AREAS ETC. MUST SEAL AND RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS, ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE COMPLETELY SEALED,TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECCOMENDED AT THIS TIME.PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST HAVE ALL EQUIPMENT UP AND OPERATING, ICE MACHINE

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS AND BENEATH THE STOCK SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER AREAS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.PROVIDE MISSING 4" COVING WHERE NOTED AND NEAR THE REAR WALK-IN-COOLER.ALL STOCK INSIDE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE DISHROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE 2ND FLR TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.