BIG LOTS #4497 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15(A): ALL OF THE ENTRY DOORS INTO THE FACILITY ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OR CENTER ON EACH ENTRY DOOR INTO THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO ALL ENTRYWAYS TO MINIMIZE PEST HARBORRAGE CONDITIONS.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY WAS FOUND ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. APROX 20 RODENT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR ADJACENT TO A HOLE IN THE WALL THAT IS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-020(A). CITATION 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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11(A): OBSERVED RAW WOOD PALLETS BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE REAR AND STORE FRONT AREAS. OBSERVED MERCHANDISE STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 4" AWAY FROM WALLS, 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAN. OBSERVED ICE OVERFLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE STORE FRONT COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DISORGANIZATION THROUGHOUT WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA, UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA, AND THE STORAGE CLOSETS. UNABLE TO INSPECT FACILITY IN IT'S ENTIRETY DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER BLOCKING PHYSICAL AND VISIBLE ACCESS TO MANY AREAS. MUST ORGANIZE ALL CLUTTER, DETAIL CLEAN, AND STORE ALL ITEMS 4" AWAY FROM THE WALLS AND 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CONDITIONS FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING ON THE PREMISE.

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: 6-501.12(A): OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRETY OF THE FACILITY; INCLUDING THE WAREHOUSE, STOREFRONT, BREAK ROOM, STORAGE CLOSETS, UNDER THE AISLE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

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: 6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET, THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOMS, THE MOP SINK AREA, THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED THE COVING IN THE BREAK ROOM PEELING OFF THE WALL. OBSERVED BROKEN, STAINED, AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: 6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET, THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOMS, THE MOP SINK AREA, THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED THE COVING IN THE BREAK ROOM PEELING OFF THE WALL. OBSERVED BROKEN, STAINED, AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.