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WALGREENS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WALGREENS 5625 N RIDGE AVE, CHICAGO 60660 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
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.
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
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.
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
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.
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
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.
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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