LA AZTECA PRODUCE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. 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: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. 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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,INCLUDED AT FRONT COUNTER TO WIPE MULTI USE UTENSILS

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

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: REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM ALL THE SHELVES AND ALUMINIUM FOIL USED HAS SHELF LINER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ICE MACHINE NOT USED TO MAKE ICE,BUT HAS A STORAGE. HOWEVER IS FILLED WITH ITEMS AND OPEN FOOD.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT.FOOD DEBRIS ON TRACK OF SLIDING DOORS OF BUTCHER DISPLAY COOLER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: STAFF WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING

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: CEILING WALL IN SELLING AREA EXTREMELY STAINED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED/REPLACE CEILING.FOUL ODOR(MILDEW).SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.PEELING PAINT ON CEILING BY THE BUTCHER'S AREA,REMOVE SAID PAINT AND RE-PAINT. WALL AT COOKING AREA WITH SPATTERED LIQUID ON IT ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,BUTCHER'S AND COOKING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR CLEANING PURPOSE.SPECIALLY IN BASEMENT AREA.

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: CEILING WALL IN SELLING AREA EXTREMELY STAINED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED/REPLACE CEILING.FOUL ODOR(MILDEW).SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.PEELING PAINT ON CEILING BY THE BUTCHER'S AREA,REMOVE SAID PAINT AND RE-PAINT. WALL AT COOKING AREA WITH SPATTERED LIQUID ON IT ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,BUTCHER'S AND COOKING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR CLEANING PURPOSE.SPECIALLY IN BASEMENT AREA.

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.