AASJM INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT WASHBOWL SINKS IN RESTROOMS. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE @ 74.7F @ MEN'S WASHBOWL SINK, AND 70.5F @ WOMEN'S WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASH BOWL SINKS. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. FOUND MILK @ 54.5F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2 REACH IN COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN 2 DOOR HUSSMAN COOLER @ 51.6F AND 2ND COOLER @ 48.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE @ 41F OF LESS AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR. COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #10

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET IN POOR REPAIR IN MEN'S RESTROOM. (GARBAGE BAG TIED AROUND TOILET.) MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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: OBSERVED GARBAGE UNCOVERED IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST COVER ALL RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOM.

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 HEAVILY SOILED SINK, BUILD UP OF TOILET PAPER INSIDE URINAL INSIDE MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST FREQUENTLY CLEAN RESTROOMS.

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 HEAVILY SOILED SINK, BUILD UP OF TOILET PAPER INSIDE URINAL INSIDE MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST FREQUENTLY CLEAN RESTROOMS.

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.