FIRST CHOICE MARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. 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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(C) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN THE TAQURIA SECTION OF THE STORE WITH OUT DATE MARKING; COOKED BEEF, PORK AND CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO UTILIZE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: MEAT SLICERS, MEAT GRINDER, MEAT SAW, CUTTING BOARDS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS (RUSTY), INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND WALK-IN COOLER WHERE A FOUL ODOR WAS NOTED.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(B) FOUND SOME EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND THE THREE COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS. FOUND A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA; MUST CORRECT. FOUND AN INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINKS; MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMP SINKS THAT DONT HAVE THEM.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS IN PREP AREAS, STORAGE ROOMS AND WALK-IN UNITS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREA ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

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: 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS IN PREP AREAS, STORAGE ROOMS AND WALK-IN UNITS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREA ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

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.