L & P FOODS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Wholesale

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE WIYH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 23 MICE DROPPINGS IN SCATTERED AREAS. OBSERVED 11- MICE DROPPINGS ON CANDY SHELVES, 8 DROPPINGS IN 2 AREAS IN REAR CORNER IN NORTH EAST SHOWROOM, 4- DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ACCROSS FROM REAR WASHROOMS BEHIND PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

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 STORAGE SHELVES FOR CANDY,ETC NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT TO BE EASLY CLEANABLE.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN STORAGE UNITS, HOLDERS FOR STICK CANDY AT FRONT COUNTER , ALL SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS,DUSTY NOT MAINTAINED AT FRONT COUNTER AND IN CUSTOMER SELLING AREA FOR CANDY,CHIPS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

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.