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CVS/PHARMACY #5836

1228 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

CVS/PHARMACY #5836 has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 22, 2011. The most recent inspection, on June 25, 2020, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 8 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • 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 November 23, 2018. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on November 23, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on November 23, 2018. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on November 23, 2018. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 10 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on June 25, 2020. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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.

8 inspections

  1. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR RESTROOMS USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER CONVEYOR AT BOTTOM BY REAR RECEIVING AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Observed raw wood walls in storage room. Must paint or seal all walls to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
  3. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Must provide employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • Must provide written employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Observed approximately 65 mice droppings in rear stockroom under conveyor belt and on floors under shelves (shelves on wheels against the wall). Must remove all droppings, must detail clean and sanitize area. Must eliminate pest issues. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • Observed items stored directly on the floor throughout 1st and 2nd floor storage and in breakroom. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Observed strong odor (spoiled milk) in milk display cooler. Must detail clean and sanitize milk display case cooler. Must maintain same.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Observed raw wood walls in storage room. Must paint or seal all walls to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Observed excessive clutter in the employee break room. Must detail clean and organize all areas of facility, including break room. Must discard any unnecessary items. Must maintain same.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • Observed facility does not have an inspection summary report posted. Must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of customers at all times. Posted summary during inspection.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES. A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,IN 1ST & 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS AND BREAKROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN TOILETROOM.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES OF STOCK OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST & 2ND FL. STORAGE AREAS,BREAKROOM.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES ON THE SALES FLOOR AND UNDER THE CONVEYOR BELT IN THE REAR STOCK ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRT,DUST AND DEBRIS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,DEBRIS AND CARDBOARD OVERFLOWING FROM GARBAGE RECEPTACLES PREVENTING PROPER CLOSURE OF THE RECEPTACLE LIDS. ALSO NOTED GARBAGE AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARABGE,DEBRIS AND CARDBOARD AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES ON THE SALES FLOOR AND UNDER THE CONVEYOR BELT IN THE REAR STOCK ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRT,DUST AND DEBRIS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Correct By: Monday, July 22, 2013 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT.
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS BY NORTHERN REAR EXIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT WIPED DOWN AT ALL STORAGE AREAS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT.

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