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CHICAGO DISTRIBUTION CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Wholesale

CHICAGO DISTRIBUTION CENTER 5860 N PULASKI RD, CHICAGO 60646 Wholesale
May 9, 2012 License License #2152978
7
Total Violations
3
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #9
CRITICAL
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.
Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.
Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: ALL DOORS ARE NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. MUST RODENT/INSECTS PROOF ALL DOORS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH RECENT INSPECTION.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL TOILET ROOM FIXTURES.
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.
Violation #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE AT HOSE BIBBS IN THE DELIVERY DOCK AREA. NO VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM, MUST INSTALL VENTILATION .
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 #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND AT THE BACK OF THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND AT THE BACK OF THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

Health Department Information

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