LOOMIS CITGO INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Gas station

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

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: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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: 5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FILLED WITH TWO LARGE PLASTIC BOTTLES, SINK STOPPER AND SOAP RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK N CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND COFFEE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, CUSTOMER WASHROOM, COFFEE SERVICE AREA, AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SUGAR CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL CONTAINERS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11(A) OBSERVED CANDY STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(C) OBSERVED CARRYOUT CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN SALES AREA. OBSERVED SYRUP SPILLS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SIBERIAN CHILL MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA AND CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN SALES AREA. OBSERVED SYRUP SPILLS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SIBERIAN CHILL MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA AND CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA.

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.