PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 3 (Low)

AQUA FOOD & LIQUOR, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

AQUA FOOD & LIQUOR, INC. 503 N LaSalle DR, Chicago 60654 Grocery Store
January 14, 2021 License License #2762441
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Inspection Summary

This grocery store was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on January 14, 2021. The inspection type was "License" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 3 (Low), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 4 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO SUPPLIES ONSITE FOR VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES, POST PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST INSTALL SERVICE (MOP) SINK IN FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO 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.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE ITEMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE ITEMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections