FARMER'S FRIDGE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Vending commissary

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR VENDING MACHINES. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: RECEIVING AND SHIPPING OVERHEAD DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4-1/2 GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: VENDING MACHINES USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC CONTROL THAT PREVENT THE MACHINE FROM VENDING FOOD IF THERE IS A POWER FAILURE, MECHANICAL FAILURE OR OTHER CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE INTERNAL MACHINE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: UNABLE TO VERIFY LOCATION OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO VERIFY/VISUALLY SEE LOCATION.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: UNABLE TO VERIFY LOCATION OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO VERIFY/VISUALLY SEE LOCATION.

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.