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WALGREENS #249 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WALGREENS #249 (AKA: WALGREENS) 1601 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO 60614 Grocery Store
July 6, 2012 Short Form Complaint License #18423
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE RETAIL AREA, BREAK ROOM, HALLWAYS, WASHROOMS, AND WAREHOUSE AREA AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ABOUT 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED AT THE FRESH FRUIT STAND AT THE FRONT OF THE STORE AND ABOUT 75 FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE BREAK ROOM, HALLWAY, WASHROOMS AND WAREHOUSE AREA AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FRESH FRUIT STORAGE RACKS AND THE PREPARED FOODS COOLER IN THIS AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES IN THE BREAK ROOM.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY BREEDING ACTIVITY. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRUIT STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR OF THE BREAK ROOM.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY BREEDING ACTIVITY. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRUIT STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR OF THE BREAK ROOM.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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