EL MERCADO FOOD MART, LLC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT INCLUDING DISINFECTANT AGAINST NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 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: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT FRONT REGISTER AREA WHERE EMPANADAS ARE BEING SERVED FROM HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK FOR EMPLOYEES TO CONVENIENTLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD LABELS MISSING ON PACKAGED DESSERTS AND FROZEN ITEMS IN COOLERS IN MAIN CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAME OF FOOD, NET QUANTITY, INGRIDIENT LIST, MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER BUCKETS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER BUCKETS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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.