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FOSTER PANTRY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOSTER PANTRY 1972 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO 60640 Grocery Store
September 16, 2020 License License #2749718
3
Total Violations
3
Critical

Inspection Summary

This grocery store was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on September 16, 2020. The inspection type was "License" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 3 (Low), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 3 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE.(SPILL KIT). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK INSIDE RESTROOM, AT REAR STORE AREA, AND MOP SINK. (WATER AT 71.0F). PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TO ALL SINKS.(MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERTURE OF 100F.)
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.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK INSIDE RESTROOM, AT REAR STORE AREA, AND MOP SINK. (WATER AT 71.0F). PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TO ALL SINKS.(MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERTURE OF 100F.)
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections