WALGREENS #162 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS DURING DISPLAY IN REACH IN FREEZER OF A VARIETY OF ICE CREAM BARS,SANDWICHES & 1/2 GALLONS OF ICE CREAM SOFT TO THE TOUCH AND PACKAGED PRODUCT CRUSHED.MUST HAVE FROZEN FOODS SOLID TO THE TOUCH.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.APPX. 6.25 LBS. $50. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN STAFF BREAKROOM BEHIND REFRIGERATOR,ON FLOOR & LEDGE OF SHELVING UNIT IN CANDY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.ALSO REAR GARBAGE DOOR AND BOTH FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY SLIDING DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.ALSO HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER 1- COMP SINK IN BREAKROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/9/15.(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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN STAFF BREAKROOM BEHIND REFRIGERATOR,ON FLOOR & LEDGE OF SHELVING UNIT IN CANDY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.ALSO REAR GARBAGE DOOR AND BOTH FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY SLIDING DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.ALSO HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER 1- COMP SINK IN BREAKROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/9/15.(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.