FAIL
Risk 3 (Low)
WALGREENS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
December 5, 2014
Canvass
License #18729
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT WASHING AND SANITIZING PROPERLY. FINAL RINSE NOT REACHING 180F. (TESTED FINAL RINSE USING TAYLOR DISHWASHER TEMPERATURE STRIP) ALSO, BUSINESS DOES NOT HAVE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED DISHMACHINE.
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-12-12 REPORT #1285836. V. 38 FOUND NO VENTILATION FOR MEN'S RESTROOM. V 10 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-12-12 REPORT #1285836. V. 38 FOUND NO VENTILATION FOR MEN'S RESTROOM. V 10 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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