D & D DISTRIBUTORS OF CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Wholesale

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME WITH PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE.

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INADEQUATE TOILET FACILITIES FOR STAFF ON SITE, NOT FULLY ENCLOSED, NOT VENTED PROPERLY. INSTD TO HAVE FULLY ENCLOSED FROM FLOOR TO CEILING AND HAVE VENTED TO THE OUTSIDE AIR (WINDOW OR MECHANICAL VENTILATION).

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED THRU-OUT ALONG WALLBASE AND ON PALLETS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE DROPPINGS. EXIT DOORS AND OVERHEAD RECEIVING DOORS THRU-OUT NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS UNFINISHED IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE WALLS SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SUFACES.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS UNFINISHED IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE WALLS SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SUFACES.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.