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WALMART #5402 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WALMART #5402 (AKA: WAL-MART) 4650 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO 60639 Grocery Store
July 10, 2017 Complaint License #1696430
9
Total Violations
4
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON ONIONS,SQUASH.MANGOS,COCONUTS AND CANTALOUPES ON PRODUCE DISPLAY FOR SALE.NO COPY OF PEST CONTROL LICENSE INSIDE OF PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPX. "3/4-1"ALONG BOTTOM AND TOP OF GARDEN DOOR,"3/4" ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DSD-DOOR,"3/4-1"ALONG BOTTOM,CENTER AND TOP OF FRONT ENTRY AND EXIT AND MAN DOORS,CART DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.PROVIDE A COPY OF PEST CONTROL LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/10/17.(SERIOUS 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 #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,PIZZA,CHICKEN & RICE ,PIZZA PUFFS,SLICING LUNCHEON MEATS)MUST PROVIDE A CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND POST AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #28
CRITICAL
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW. A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BAKERY WALK IN COOLER.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARD COVERS,DELI PREP AREA -LOWER CABINETS,FRYER CABINETS,DELI WALK IN COOLER - FAN GUARD COVERS.BAKERY PREP AREA-CART,CABINETS.MEAT DEPT.-MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
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: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS IN DELI PREP AREA,DELI WALK IN FREEZER,BAKERY PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER& FREEZER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MEAT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS MEAT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM DELI WALK IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER CEILING AND WALLS & WALK IN FREEZER.MEAT DEPT.WALLS,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND LIGHTS OUT,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD,DELI REAR PREP AREA LIGHT OUT AT HOOD,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER LIGHT OUT.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND LIGHTS OUT,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD,DELI REAR PREP AREA LIGHT OUT AT HOOD,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER LIGHT OUT.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

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