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CVS/PHARMACY #8695

3101 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

CVS/PHARMACY #8695 has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 18, 2012. The most recent inspection, on April 15, 2020, recorded 6 infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 April 15, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 April 15, 2020. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 April 15, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on January 20, 2017. 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 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 15, 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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MILK REACH IN COOLER AND FOOD REACH IN COOLER MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR SAID COOLERS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS FOR OUTER ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM AND 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LIQUID SPILLS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FOOD WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 2ND FLOOR STORAGE CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY NOTED ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROX. 25 DROPPINGS NOTED BY THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LOADING DOCK (NEAR THE DOCUMENT WASTE CANS), APPROX. 20 DROPPINGS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WATER STORAGE COOLER, AND APPROX. 30 DROPPINGS UNDER THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1948476 DATED 8/1/16: #34-FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN STORAGE AREAS, OFFICE AREAS, AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. (EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GARBAGE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS)MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS MENTIONED. #41-FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/BOXES/GARBAGE AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE WALK IN BEER COOLER FAN COVERS AND THE FAN COVER IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL APPROX. 6 INCHES WIDE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM NEAR THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN STORAGE AREAS, OFFICE AREAS, AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. (EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GARBAGE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS)MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS MENTIONED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND WALLS AND CEILINGS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/BOXES/GARBAGE AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BY MOP SINK AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN STORAGE AREAS, OFFICE AREAS, AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. (EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GARBAGE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS)MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS MENTIONED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND WALLS AND CEILINGS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/BOXES/GARBAGE AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN 2ND FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HANDWASH SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.REMOVE DIRT AND TRASH.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER.

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