Costco Wholesale # 380 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE FACILITY (HOT DOGS, PIZZAS, SANDWICHES, AND MEATS AND CHEESES). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SOMEONE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE IN OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLARION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN COOKING AND PREPARATION AREA TO BE 49F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST A MINIMUM OF 100F FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED TO 100F. COS.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON THE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX BATHROOM IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN BACK OF WAREHOUSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE OR LID.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON THE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX BATHROOM IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN BACK OF WAREHOUSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE OR LID.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.