MEADOWBROOK EGG & DAIRY, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Wholesale

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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: MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS UNSAFE AND ADULTERATED WITH GNAW MARKS FROM RODENTS. FOUND HAM, CHEESE, BAGS OF FLOUR, BAGS OF SUGAR AND BUTTER PRODUCTS GNAWED ON BY RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD PRODUCT PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 600-700 RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF AND UNDER PALLETS OF FOOD, CONTAINERS OF OIL, INSIDE BOXES OF VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS, ALONG WALL BASES, ON SHELVING RACKS, ON LEDGES, UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES. NESTING MATERIAL ALSO FOUND ALONG WALLS AND INSIDE FOOD BOXES. OBSERVED 1 LIVE MOUSE RUNNING ALONG SOUTH WALL BEHIND PALLETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EVIDENCE OF RODENTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS PRIORITY VIOLATION 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AT FLOOR AND CORNERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHUT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

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: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND LITTER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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: FLOORS THROUGH OUT STORAGE, OFFICES, AND FRONT STORAGE FACILITIES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBIS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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: FLOORS THROUGH OUT STORAGE, OFFICES, AND FRONT STORAGE FACILITIES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBIS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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.