CHICAGO FRESH MEAT & PRODUCE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: : 6-202.15 : OBSERVED OPENINGS ON TOP CENTER, BOTTOM CENTER AND SIDES OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : OBSERVED DEEPLY GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE OF BUTCHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.12 : OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED FOR FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115 : OBSERVED OBJECTS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-501.11 : OBSERVED VENT COVER ATTACHMENT SEPARATING FROM CEILING ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO 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 VENT COVER ATTACHMENT SEPARATING FROM CEILING ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO 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.