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WALGREENS #2840

1500 W WILSON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

WALGREENS #2840 has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 11, 2012. The most recent inspection, on April 22, 2020, found no infractions.

1 of 4 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 once on December 11, 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 23, 2014. 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 once on December 11, 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 December 19, 2014. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

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

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE FOLLOWING BOTTOM GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS: FROZEN PIZZA COOLER DOOR, ICE CREAM AND FROZEN DINNER COOLER DOORS. GASKETS ARE LOOSE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR SO AS TO NOT BLOCK THE REAR EXIT DOOR. UNABLE TO INSPECT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM DUE TO IT BEING OBSTRUCTED WITH MANY CARTS, BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • AT 11:50AM DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO HOT WATER IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S HAND WASHING SINKS AS WELL AS IN THE PHARMACY HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE HOT WATER(85F MINIMUM)AND COLD WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PREMISES GIVEN 48 HOURS TO RESTORE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON PREMISES. THERE IS HOT WATER AT 1 COMP SINK IN THE PHOTO PROCESSING AREA.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE FOLLOWING BOTTOM GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS: FROZEN PIZZA COOLER DOOR, ICE CREAM AND FROZEN DINNER COOLER DOORS. GASKETS ARE LOOSE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR SO AS TO NOT BLOCK THE REAR EXIT DOOR. UNABLE TO INSPECT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM DUE TO IT BEING OBSTRUCTED WITH MANY CARTS, BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors along wall base, under shelving and kick plates at display area and by men and women bathroom need to be detailed clean.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Provide thermometer for dairy display cooler.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Must clean, remove or organize clutter in basement such as fixtures. Also inside compartment of stationary display area with post cards area.

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