FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
WALMART #5402 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
August 8, 2018
Complaint Re-Inspection
License #1696430
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
Food Code Requirement
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Specific Requirements
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-201.11 - 2-201.13
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE IDENTIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1 IN THE RETURNS ROOM, 4 IN THE CORNER OF THE CUSTOMER PICKUP AREA, 15 IN THE CEREAL AISLE, 27 IN THE DOG FOOD AISLE, 1 IN THE CHIPS AISLE, 13 IN THE PET BOWL SUPPLIES AISLE, 1 IN THE PET FISH AREA, 1 IN THE CAT LITTER AREA, 30 AGAINST THE WALL OF THE TVS IN BACK STORAGE, 5 BY THE POP STORAGE IN BACK, 30 BY THE STORAGE SHELVES IN BACK CLOSEST TO THE HOT WATER HEATER, 30 BY THE UPSTAIRS BIKE AREA, 40 IN THE UPSTAIRS CLOTHES STORAGE AREA. 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PRODUCE AREA ON THE SALES FLOOR AND IN THE BACK STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE AFFECTED AREAS. ECO LAB IS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY HAS A TEAM TO REMOVING EVIDENCE, CLEANING, AND SANITIZING AFFECTED AREAS DURING INSPECTION TO MINIMIZE PROBLEM BUT WERE UNABLE TO COMPLETE TASK.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS/ OPENINGS IN THE FACILITY AND IN THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS AND THE UPSTAIRS ROOF ACCESS DOOR TO PROTECT AGAINST THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS/ OPENINGS IN THE FACILITY AND IN THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS AND THE UPSTAIRS ROOF ACCESS DOOR TO PROTECT AGAINST THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
Call 311 or File Online
More Information
CDPH Food Protection