EL BUEN SAN PEDRANO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT. 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT EXPOSED SINK OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: FOUND RODENT BAIT BAGS BEHIND SOME EQUIPMENT ON THE SELLING FLOOR; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL BAIT MUST BE STORED IN AN APPROVED BAIT STATION AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4 - 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING; INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTOL LOG BOOK OR CONTRACT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LOG BOOK WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INSIDE AND A CONTRACT FOR SERVICE. PRORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT AREA. FOUND 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM FLOOR AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SINKS ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE STORAGE ROOM CLOGGED; INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG SINK. IF SINK WILL NOT BE USED INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE STORAGE ROOM CLOGGED; INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG SINK. IF SINK WILL NOT BE USED INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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.