WALGREENS #232 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: FOUND 1/4INCH GAP UNDER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND 10 FRUIT FLIES INSIDE UTILITY SINK CLOSET LOCATED BETWEEN STAFF TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAME. ALSO, CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS, CEILING, AND FLOORS INSIDE UTILITY SINK CLOSET, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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: REMOVE POP AND MILK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE STOCK AND REPLACE WITH RACKS/SHELVES TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AT CEILING AND WALL INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: UNDER, AROUND COFFEE UNITS, DRAIN AT COFFEE UNIT, FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT AISLES TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS, INTERIOR OF SMALL TOASTER OVEN IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, AROUND SODA SYRUP UNITS, AROUND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, REAR WAREHOUSE AREA,DOLLEYS, ROLLING CART,GREASE TRAPS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS/REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF DAIRY/POP COOLER, INTERIOR OF DELI MEAT/CHEESE COOLER, AND INSIDE DESSERT DISPLAY CASE.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS, AND FOOD SPILLS. REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTION IN BASEMENT UNDER OVERHEAD PIPING.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AND WALL BASE IN MENS TOILET ROOM AND WALLS AROUND INSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR.

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: REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

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: REPAIR LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM.

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: REPAIR LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM.

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.