BT WHOLESALE COMPANY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Wholesale

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 15 HOUSE FLIES AND 30 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WARE HOUSE STORAGE AREAS AROUND SUNNY DELIGHT BOTTLED DRINKS, BETWEEN PALLETS IN MIDDLE STORAGE AISLE, AROUND/ON TOP OF INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTICLE TOILET ROOMS, AND OFFICE/EMPLOYEE BREAK TABLE. ALSO, SECOND OVERHEAD DELIVERY DOCK DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT LOWER BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN UNDER, AROUND ALL PALLETS TO REMOVE SPILLS/DEBRIS/DUST/DIRT, WASHBOWLS AND STALLS IN TOILET ROOMS, AND WINDOW LEDGES BY REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED, UNEVEN IN STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS AT REAR WAREHOUSE AREA. REMOVE CIGARETTE BUTTS FROM WAREHOUSE FLOORS. PROVIDE DRAINS COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AS NEEDED AT WALLS AND CEILING AT REAR WAREHOUSE AND IN TOILET ROOMS. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN TOILET ROOMS, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS IN TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR WALL SECTION AND SEAL WALL BASE AT REAR BETWEEN TOILET ROOMS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND TOILET ROOMS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCETS AT WASHBOWLS IN MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. ADJUST WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.