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CANDYLAND WAREHOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CANDYLAND WAREHOUSE 7105-7109 S STATE ST, CHICAGO 60619 Grocery Store
December 18, 2023 Complaint License #2835215
6
Total Violations
3
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, 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 #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. ALSO, OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM IN FAR-RIGHT CORNER OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE DISPALY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS: NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK, IN THE OFFICE, UNDER ALL THE SHELVING UNITS SURROUNDING THE REAR OF THE SERVICE COUNTER, UNDER THE HOLDING UNITS WITH FROOTIES AND CHEWS STORED, AND ON THE SIDES OF ALL THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE SHOPPING AISLES ESPECIALLY WHERE THE "OUT OF DATE" PRODUCTS ARE STORED IN THE SHOPPING CARTS, THE RAMEN NOODLES, AND LITER POPS ARE STORED. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SHELVES WITH MICE DROPPINGS: THE SHELVES LABELED "OUT OF DATE" BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER, IN THE CABINETS WHERE THE SINGLE CANDY BARS AND CANDY BAGS ARE LOCATED AT THE SERVICE DESK, SEASONINGS AND OIL, ON WHERE THE LITER POPS ARE STORED, WHERE THE RAP SNACKS ARE STORED. THE FOLLOWING SURFACES WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: BOXES OF HERSHEY'S GOLD, ON THE PALLET WITH CHARCOAL STORES, IN THE BOXES WHERE THE SINGLE BAGS OF CHIPS AND RAP SNACKS, A CHEWED THE HERSHEY'S GOLD BAR IN THE "OUT OF DATE" CART. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE CEILING WITH A BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE ONF THE WALL COMING FROM THE OPENING IN THE TOILET ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID CEILING AND WALL, REMOVE THE BALCK LIKE SUBSTANCE 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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WATER FOUNTAIN NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER SAID AREA 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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WATER FOUNTAIN NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER SAID AREA 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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