FAIL
Risk 3 (Low)
WALGREENS #232 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
August 18, 2011
Recent Inspection
License #18447
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #18
CRITICAL
Violation Details
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 50 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALLS AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON GREASE TRAP, AT SODA SYRUP LINES/UNITS, ON UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR, INSIDE UTILITY SINK CLOSET, WALLS AT REAR WAREHOUSE AREA, UNDER AROUND DOLLIES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED BLACK SLUDGY SUBSTANCE AND STICKY RESIDUE ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT WHERE SMALL FLIES ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Specific Requirements
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-202.15, 6-501.111
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: AROUND SODA SYRUP UNITS, AROUND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, REAR WAREHOUSE AREA, DOLLEYS, GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: AROUND SODA SYRUP UNITS, AROUND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, REAR WAREHOUSE AREA, DOLLEYS, GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection