LIL BJS VARIETY SHOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE NUMBER OF DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SUPPLY AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF DRAIN PLUGS

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 (A) NOTED FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FAUCET WHICH ADEQUATELY COVERS ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 NOTED FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.13 OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP IN SEPERATE DRAINING COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT LICENSED PLUMBER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE TO THE TOILET ROOM

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: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE TO THE TOILET ROOM

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.