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CVS PHARMACY #7125

5360 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

CVS PHARMACY #7125 has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 9, 2010. The most recent inspection, on December 21, 2012, recorded 4 infractions.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 11, 2012. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 21, 2012. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 10 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 21, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 21, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on November 18, 2010. For example: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DISPLAY SHELVES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. MILK ROLLING CART BASE NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS/SPLASHES. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AND AWAY FROM WALL IN REAR. WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALK-IN COOLER CEILING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER
  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING, EXPOSED TRASH, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING ON DUMPSTERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DISPLAY SHELVES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. MILK ROLLING CART BASE NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS/SPLASHES. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AND AWAY FROM WALL IN REAR. WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALK-IN COOLER CEILING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 11-9-10 NOT CORRECTED: #19 - OVERFLOWING TRASH NOTED IN GARBAGE DUMPSTER INSIDE CORALE ALONG WITH DEBRIS ON GROUND INSIDE SAME, ON GRASS ON FRONT SIDE OF BUILDING, & ON GRASS & GROUND IN PARKING LOT- ALL LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED ON DUMPSTERS (ALL BOXES SHOULD BE BROKEN DOWN BEFORE PLACING THEM IN DUMPSTERS) AND OUTSIDE PERIMETER OF BUILDING MUST ALSO BE KEPT CLEAN-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • SEE VIOLATION #14
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL DISPLAY SHELVES WHERE NEEDED ON SALES FLOOR, ALL ROLLING CARTS IN REAR, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER, MOP SINK IN REAR, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR 1ST & 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS, IN WASHROOMS, ON SALES FLOOR AND IN BREAK ROOM WHERE NEEDED. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE WORN SWEEPER ON THE BOTTOM OF RIGHT ENTRY DOOR. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR WHERE NEEDED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERED AREAS IN STORAGE AREAS.
  4. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OVERFLOWING TRASH NOTED IN GARBAGE DUMPSTER INSIDE CORALE ALONG WITH DEBRIS ON GROUND INSIDE SAME AND ON GRASS ON FRONT SIDE OF BUILDING- ALL LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED ON DUMPSTERS AND OUTSIDE PERIMETER OF BUILDING MUST ALSO BE KEPT CLEAN-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL DISPLAY SHELVES WHERE NEEDED ON SALES FLOOR, ALL ROLLING CARTS IN REAR, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER, MOP SINK IN REAR, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR 1ST & 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS, IN WASHROOMS, ON SALES FLOOR AND IN BREAK ROOM WHERE NEEDED. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE WORN SWEEPER ON THE BOTTOM OF RIGHT ENTRY DOOR. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR WHERE NEEDED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERED AREAS IN STORAGE AREAS.

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