FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #10874 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGH OUT PREMISES (TOILET ROOM HANDWASH SINKS AND UTILITY SINK). INSTD TO HAVE RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES 100F-120F). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: NON FUNCTIONAL/NON WORKING TOILETS ON PREMISES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AT ALL TIMES. WATER PIPE DISCONNECTED IN BASEMENT WITH WATER ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANTIZE THROUGH OUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM, TOILET ROOMS AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STOCK ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTD TO ELEVATE.

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: FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM, TOILET ROOMS AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STOCK ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTD TO ELEVATE.

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.