WALGREENS #232 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

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 FANS 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 FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT AISLES, CASH REGISTERS, URINAL IN MENS TOLILET ROOM,CABINETS UNDER COFFEE/ICEE UNITS, UNDER, AROUND ICEE UNIT, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, REFRIGERATOR, TOASTER, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, COUNTER, TABLES IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, AROUND SODA SYRUP UNITS/LINES, AROUND STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS IN BASEMENT, REAR WAREHOUSE AREA BY INSIDE COMPACTOR, DOLLIES, GREASE TRAPS AND PIPING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, VENTS INSIDE GO FOODS SANDWICH/WRAPS/PARFAITS/SALADS DISPLAY COOLER, INTERIOR OF RACKS/SHELVES AT DAIRY/POP DISPLAY COOLER, CABINETS UNDER DESSERT DISPLAY CASE, AND INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS, AND BUILDUP.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS, AND FOOD SPILLS AT EMPLOYEE LOCKERS, BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND BY DOLLY. REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTION IN BASEMENT.

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. SEAL OPENING AT WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA BY DOLLIES. REMOVE BLACK, MOLD BUILDUP AT UPPER AND LOWER WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR LEAK AT OVERHEAD BLACK PIPE NEXT TO WATER BOTTLE STORAGE AREA. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA.

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. REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AT DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD AT SAME AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AT DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD AT SAME AREA.

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.