Chicago · Official inspection records
5625 N RIDGE AVE · Chicago, IL 60660
Grocery Store
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WALGREENS on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · WALGREENS · 5625 N RIDGE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · WALGREENS · 5625 N RIDGE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · WALGREENS · 5625 N RIDGE AVE
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COOLER AT 47.6F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · WALGREENS · 5625 N RIDGE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SINKS NOT CLEAN INSIDE OF RESTROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Location recorded for this inspection · WALGREENS · 5625 N RIDGE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND WALK IN COOLER FLOORS NOT CLEAN.
Location recorded for this inspection · WALGREENS · 5625 N RIDGE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: 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.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND WALK IN COOLER FLOORS NOT CLEAN.
Location recorded for this inspection · WALGREENS · 5625 N RIDGE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: 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.
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: 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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INSIDE THE WHITE MICROWAVE AT STAFF BREAK ROOM, FOOD DEBRIS .
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE AT STAFF BREAK ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
Local context · Chicago
168 of 234 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 18729.
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