79TH CORNER STORE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP A THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL DOOR AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH EXPOSED LIGHT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS IN THE WALL AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR TO ELIMINATE LIGHT OBSERVED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE CORNER AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS WHERE THE WALL AND FLOOR HAVE GAPS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WALL COVING IN THE AREAS TO PREVENT SPACE BETWEEN THE LOWER WALL AND THE FLOOR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM AROUND THE PIPES; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN THE FURNACE CLOSET IN THE FLOOR; SEAL WHERE NEEDED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM AROUND THE PIPES; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN THE FURNACE CLOSET IN THE FLOOR; SEAL WHERE NEEDED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.