CVS/PHARMACY #8747 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION#7-38-005. 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: noted NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK AT THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOM. MECHANICAL HAND DRY ALSO NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: ADULTERATED FOOD, NOTED BAGS OF CHIPS BEING GNAWED INTO ON SHELVES AT THE DISPLAY AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED PEST INFESTATION (RATS AND MICE) THROUGH OUT THE PREMISE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- --THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR, SHELVES AND ALONG WALLBASE. OVER 300 MICE DROPPING AND OVER 75 RAT DROPPINGS. --AT THE EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK.OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS --ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT DISPLAY (CHIPS AND NUTS AISLES). OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS WITH EVIDENCE OF CHIP BAGS GNAWED INTO. --ALSO NOTED EVIDENCE OF NESTING MATERIAL (SHREDDED PAPER TISSUES ON SHELVES AND FLOOR AT THE REAR STORAGE BY THE COMPACTOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. ALSO NOTED GARBAGE SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE INSIDE CORAL. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- --FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE. --FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. --FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM --CRACKS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. --MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM. --STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. --CRACK ALONG WALL AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE BY THE EXIT DOOR. --FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE AT THE DISPLAY AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS WHERE RATS AND MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST, CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE MISSING TILES AND STAINED CEILING TILES. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- --FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE. --FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. --FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM --CRACKS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. --MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM. --STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. --CRACK ALONG WALL AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE BY THE EXIT DOOR. --FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE AT THE DISPLAY AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS WHERE RATS AND MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST, CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE MISSING TILES AND STAINED CEILING TILES. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

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.