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CVS/PHARMACY #5681

3311 N PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

CVS/PHARMACY #5681 has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 26, 2011. The most recent inspection, on June 16, 2020, recorded 6 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: Food temperature control and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • 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 June 16, 2020. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 16, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 1, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 16, 2020. For example: HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on June 16, 2020. For example: SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

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

    6 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE SOME COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER BY THE DAIRY. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • REAR DELIVERY DOOR RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER WITH 1/3 OF A GAP AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4 GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING,RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • NO HOT WATER IN THE WASHROOM, EMPLOYEE'S LUNCH ROOM AND MOP SINK. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 75.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). MANAGER CALLED THE MAIN CORPORATION AND ASKED FOR THE PLUMBER TO COME. PLUMBER CAME FROM CLM MIDWEST GENERAL MAINTENANACE REPAIR COMPANY AND WAS ABLE TO RESUME THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM REPORT #1354022 DATED 8/01/13. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)NO CITATION ISSUED. PROVIDED NEW SUMMARY REPORT TO POST ON SITE.
  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, IN BREAKROOM, HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • STORAGE ROOM FLOOR HAVE BUILD OF TRASH. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NEED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILD IN WALK IN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • COOLER AND FREEZER VENTS COVERS HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER AND BOXES CONTAINER FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND REMOVE BOXES OFF FLOOR.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,BOTTOM DOOR AND IN BETWEEN DOORS WITH 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH GAP;INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS ,GIVEN 5 DAYS 09-02-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR COOLERS NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SOAP DISPENSER IN MEN'S TOILET IN BAD REPAIR MUST BE REPLACED OR FIXED
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN THE FF AREAS NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN:WALK IN COOLER,RECEIVING AREA,MOPSINK AREA AND UNDER SHELVES OF STORAGE AREA; FOOD BOXES MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN 2 WASHROOMS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WASHBOWL SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET NEEDS RECAULKING

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