CHICAGO LIVE POULTRY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Live poultry

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE /PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. MUST HAVE A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVES ABOVE MOP SINK WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF FACILITY.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE EASILY LOCATED ON ALL WATER LINES AND HOSES COMING INTO FACILITY. BE ABLE TO LOCATE AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING FAN IN BUTCHER ROOM AND CIELING FAN IN WASHROOM RSUTED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED CEILING IN WASHROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE CEILING AND ATTACHED EXHAUST FANS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

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: OBSERVED INOPERABLE CHEST FREEZER FULL OF DECOMPOSING BLOOD AND STOMACHS OF BUTCHERED ANIMALS. WHEN CHEST FREEZER WAS OPENED IT HAD A STRONG ODOR OF DECOMPOSITION. OBSERVED FEATHERS AND REFUSE MATERIAL NOT DISINFECTED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES DAILY AND CONTAINER NOT DISSINFECTED DAILY. NEW CHEST FREEZER WAS PURCHASED ON SITE AND ALL WASTE WAS TRANSFERED TO NEW FREEZER FOR FREEZING PRIOR TO DISPOSAL. MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FREEZER DAILY. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015

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: OBSERVED COVING IN DISREPAIR OUTSIDE BUTCHER AREAS LEADING TO HALLWAY. 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: OBSERVED CLOSET TO THE LEFT OF WASHROOM WITH CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL.

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: OBSERVED CLOSET TO THE LEFT OF WASHROOM WITH CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL.

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.