ADAMS FOOD MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY; MUST PROVIDE, NO CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP POLICY; MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN UP POLICY. NO CITATION ISSUED 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: FOUND 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS AND LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WASHROOM AND LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE STORE; MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A ISSUED.

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: OBSERVED A LEAK AROUND THE BACKFLOW VALVE AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; REPAIR LEAK. MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINKS FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM IN REAR UNDER SHELVES AND IN ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.

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 SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES I REAR STORAGE AREAS; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM AND LOWER WALL BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND MISSING WALL COVING ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL; REPAIR AREAS AND PROVIDE COVING WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

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: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

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: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

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.