CITGO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

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: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

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: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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.