FAIL
Risk 3 (Low)
CHICAGO DISTRIBUTION CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago 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
Violation Details
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
Why This Matters
Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.
Food Code Requirement
Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-101.11, 5-103.11
Violation #18
CRITICAL
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Specific Requirements
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-202.15, 6-501.111
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL TOILET ROOM FIXTURES.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
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 .
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #41
MAJOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Specific Requirements
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.14
Violation #41
MAJOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Specific Requirements
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.14
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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