WALGREENS #5089 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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 20 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON DISPLAY SHELVES IN THE HALLMARK CARD DISPLAY SECTION ON THE SALES FLOOR, AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALSO FOUND IN THE UNUSED OFFICE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND DESK AREAS LOCATED NEAR THE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND, AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. MASSIVE TRASH AND DEBRIS OBSERVED ALL OVER THE GROUND INSIDE THE CORALE AND TRASH ALSO OVERFLOWING FROM THE DISPOSAL UNIT. ALL TRASH MUST BE PROPERLY DIPOSED OF AND GROUND AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: MICROWAVE OVEN, REFRIGERATOR, AND SINK AREA IN THE BREAK ROOM, ALL SHELVES, CABINETS, AND STORAGE CUBBIES IN PHARMACY(MASSIVE DIRT AND DUST BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT).

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: FLOORS THROUGHOUT EVERY AREA OF OPERATION NEED DETAIL CEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDENEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(UNDERNEATH DISPLAY AND STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR, IN BREAK ROOM, BOTH WASHROOMS, ALL STORAGE AREAS, IN MOP CLOSET, IN PHARMACY, IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, IN LOCKER AND UNUSED OFFICE AREA).

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: CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT, SPLATTERS AND STAINS ARE PRESENT.

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: CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT, SPLATTERS AND STAINS ARE PRESENT.

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.