KWIK MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 SINK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030c. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE EATING THE BAGS OF CHIPS, AND PREPACKAGED CAKES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD PACKAGES MUST BE SEALED AND NOT EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATS(MICE,DROPINGS,/URINE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 100 MICE DROPPINGS THRU-OUT PREMISES, IN THE FOLOWING AREAS: UNDER CHIP STORAGE SHELVES, IN CAKE/DONUTS, AND CHIP STORAGE TRAYS, IN CABINETSUNDER UNUSED ICE MACHINE, AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER IN ALL CABINETS. ALSO UNDER ALL PALLETS WHERE BEER IS STORED FRONT/REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS/CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. REMOVED ALL SOILEDCHIP AND CAKE TRAYS AND CLEAN WINDOW SILS (MICE DROPINGS THERE). HAVE PEAT CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020a CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

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: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, WITH FOOD SPILLS, FAN GUARD COVERS IN COOLER. ALSO THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN DUSTY, AND SOME FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORE VIOLATION.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK CRACKED ALONG THE BACKSIDE OF THE HAND SINK(YOU CAN STILL WASH HANDS), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. CORE VIOLATION.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU-OUT THE PREMISES NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES, COOLERS,PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORE VIOLATION.

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: OBSERVED A SMALL PROPANE TANK STORED AT THE FRONT WINDOW BEHIND THE KOUCOS MACHINES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING. ALSO MUCH CLUTTER THRU-OUT INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. CORE VIOLATION.

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: OBSERVED A SMALL PROPANE TANK STORED AT THE FRONT WINDOW BEHIND THE KOUCOS MACHINES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING. ALSO MUCH CLUTTER THRU-OUT INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. CORE VIOLATION.

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.