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WALGREENS #04494

1649 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

WALGREENS #04494 has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 11, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 27, 2020, found no infractions.

2 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: 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.

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 18, 2017. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 9, 2014. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 27, 2020. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • BEER STORAGE ROOM FLOOR AND BASEMENT FLOOR UDER BELT CLUTTERED/LITTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, GARBAGE UNDER CONVEYOR BELT. MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 48.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. TAGGED WALK IN COOLER.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 33 GALLONS OF MILK AT 47.5F,20 QUARTS 0F MILK AT 48.7F, 97 PACKAGES CHEESE AT 50.7F,37 PACKAGES HAM/SALAMI AT 49.3F,8 PACKAGES BACON AT 45.3F, 15 YOGURTS AT 50.2, 34 PACKAGES OF HUMMUS AT 47.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 540 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS VALUE AT 636.00 DOLLARS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, GARBAGE UNDER CONVEYOR BELT. MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • FOUND NO HANGING THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLBASE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, UNDER SHELVES, UNDER CONVEYOR BELT AND IN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DIRT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE WASHROOMS AND REAR STORAGES ROOMS. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED SOFT DRINKS AND BOXES OF BEER IN REAR STOCK STORAGE ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR BY WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKETS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH-IN COOLER DOORS STORING ICE CREAM (5TH DOOR FROM THE LEFT)AND ICE BAGS (5TH DOOR FROM THE LEFT).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AT THE REAR RECEIVING AREA TO REMOVE BROKEN GLASS FROM CORNERS AND SPILLS UNDER RECEIVING LOADING RACK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN THE LADIES STAFF RESTROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STOCK STORAGE ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR BY THE RESTROOMS. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

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