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Costco Wholesale

March 1, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE BEING USED AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED AND FINAL RINSE AT 168.0F.MUST HAVE FINAL RINSE AT 180.0F .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING DISHES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
code 8Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY AND EXIT ,REAR DELIVERY DOORS WITH AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM,CENTER AND TOP OF DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MEAT DEPT-ROLLING CARTS,MEAT DEPT. WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD BINS,FOOD CARTS.CHICKEN PREP-EXTERIOR OF OVEN,CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.BAKERY-ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN MEAT DEPT.-PREP AREA.BAKERY- WALK IN COOLER.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CHICKEN SKEWERS-VENTS AND MEAT WALK IN COOLER CEILINGS AND UPPER WALLS.BAKERY-WALK IN FREEZER-DAMAGED WALL BASE.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF PIZZA OVEN IN RESTAURANT AND CHICKEN PREP.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD PANELS OVER MEAT DISPLAY UNITS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE WATER METER DRAINLINE FROM BAKERY HAND SINK AND DRAINLINE OF HAND SINK IN PHARMACY.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR HOT HOLDING CHICKEN UNIT AND PIZZA.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 27, 2017: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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