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WALGREENS

5625 N RIDGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60660 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

WALGREENS has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 12, 2012. The most recent inspection, on January 16, 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.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 26, 2019. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 26, 2019. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 23, 2016. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 5, 2014. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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 Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 7 CHICKEN SANDWICHES AT 56.4F, 10 HAM SANDWICHES AT 55.4F, AND 4 SLICES OF CHEESE CAKE AT 47.8F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 20 POIUNDS OF FOOD. APPROXIMATE VALUE 200DOLLARS.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COOLER AT 47.6F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND SINKS NOT CLEAN INSIDE OF RESTROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND WALK IN COOLER FLOORS NOT CLEAN.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT WASHING AND SANITIZING PROPERLY. FINAL RINSE NOT REACHING 180F. (TESTED FINAL RINSE USING TAYLOR DISHWASHER TEMPERATURE STRIP) ALSO, BUSINESS DOES NOT HAVE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED DISHMACHINE.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-12-12 REPORT #1285836. V. 38 FOUND NO VENTILATION FOR MEN'S RESTROOM. V 10 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND WALK IN COOLER FLOORS NOT CLEAN.
  7. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING ONLY UNDER RUNNING WATER COFFEE PART FROM INSIDE THE COFFEE MACHINE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN STAFF BREAK ROOM,ITEMS WERE REPLACED AT COFFEE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. COFFE MACHINE IS IN USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.
    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • OBSERVED A WHITE REGULAR HOSE ATTACHED AT FAUCET AT MOP SINK, A YELLOW BUCKET WITH A MOP INSIDE THE BUCKET WAS STORE BY THE MOP SINK. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT FAUCET. HOSE WAS REMOVED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INSIDE THE WHITE MICROWAVE AT STAFF BREAK ROOM, FOOD DEBRIS .
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, SPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER, DEBRIS BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER THE SHELVES.SWEEP AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE AT STAFF BREAK ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO VENTILATION IS PROVIDED AT BOTH WASH ROOMS FOR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR THE COFFEE MACHINE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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