MACIAS PRODUCE INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. 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 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED MOUSE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 90 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BUTCHER PREP AREA UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, ON PREP TABLE IN BREAD BAKING ROOM, INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE OF REAR WASHROOM HAND SINK CABINET, UNDER WOOD BEAM ON BASEMENT STAIRS, ON LEDGE IN BASEMENT ALONG THE SOUTH WALL AND INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE WALK IN UNIT IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

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: 4-501.11(A) FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINKS; MUST PROVIDE. OBSERVED USING TOWELS TO HOLD IN WATER AT SINKS.

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: 4-602.13 CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INSIDE OF MEAT DISPLAY CASES AND SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 THE FLOORS AND WALLS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR COOKING KITCHEN; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOORS IN VIOLATION #38 WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN STORE TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP INCLUDING VENT FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS.

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: 6-501.12 THE FLOORS AND WALLS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR COOKING KITCHEN; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOORS IN VIOLATION #38 WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN STORE TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP INCLUDING VENT FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS.

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.