WALGREENS #226 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (0VER 100) SCATTERED IN REAR STOCK ROOM AND ALSO UNDER SHELVING IN DOG/CAT FOOD AISLES. LEFT FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP AT SIDE AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DIRT/DEBRIS IN SINK AND UNCLEAN MOP HEADS STORED AT SINK. INSTD MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINK FOR PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT FOR ICEE AND COFFEE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU-OUT INCLUDING ALONG WALL BASE, IN CORNERS, UNDER SHELVES AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING TILES, RAW CONCRETE. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO FINISH SAME, SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE SAME.

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: PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK (HOSE CONNECTED). PROVIDE GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK (HOSE CONNECTED). PROVIDE GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

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.