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 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 UNDER RETAIL FOOD LICENSE #18447.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: UNDER, AROUND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT AISLES, AROUND SODA SYRUP UNITS/LINES, AROUND STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS IN BASEMENT, REAR WAREHOUSE AREA, DOLLIES, GREASE TRAP AND PIPING AT THREE COMPARTMENT 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 BASEMENT STORAGE AREA BY DOLLY.

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. REMOVE BLACK, MOLD BUILDUP AT UPPER AND LOWER WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR LEAK AT OVERHEAD BLACK PIPE NEXT TO WATER BOTTLE STORAGE 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.

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. REMOVE BLACK, MOLD BUILDUP AT UPPER AND LOWER WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR LEAK AT OVERHEAD BLACK PIPE NEXT TO WATER BOTTLE STORAGE 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.