WALGREENS #252 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND FOOD NOT IN SOUND CONDITION. FOUND 15 BAGS OF CHIPS GNAWED THROUGH BY MICE ON SHELVING UNITS 1ST FLOOR. FOUND 80X 24 PACKS OF WATER BOTTLES UNDER CONVEYOR BELT NOT IN SOUND CONDITION(COMPLETELY SOILED). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISPOSE OF CHIPS AND WATER BOTTLES . APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 2200 POUNDS. MONETARY VALUE APPROXIMATLY 250.00 DOLLARS. CRITCAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND MICE DROPPINGS AT FOLLOWING AREAS: OBSERVED ABOUT 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNITS AT POTATO CHIP AREAS 1ST FLOOR AND, OBSERVED MORE THAN 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND ON SHELVING UNITS AT BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. FOUND GARBAGE/ WASTE LEAKAGE SURROUNDING OUTSIDE COMPACTOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY MICE ACTIVITY.ALSO, MUST REMOVE KICK PLATES FOR SHELVING UNITS AT POTATO CHIP AREAS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND UNDER CONVEYOR BELT. MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

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: FOUND HOLES ON WALLS AND BASEMENT THAT MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF MICE.

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: FOUND HOLES ON WALLS AND BASEMENT THAT MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF MICE.

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.