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WALMART #5402 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WALMART #5402 (AKA: WAL-MART) 4650 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO 60639 Grocery Store
July 17, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection License #1696430
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
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,SLICING LUNCHEON MEATS,ETC) MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE 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 #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector 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: Inspector 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: Inspector 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: Inspector 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: Inspector 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: Inspector 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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