MOON STAR GROCERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Facility does not have written policy and procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Facility must obtain and maintain policy and procedure. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005. No Citation Issue

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: Observed hand sink in employee restrooms not stocked with hand soap, hand cleaning liquid or paper towels. Person in charge obtain and maintained hand cleaning liquid and paper towels for hand sink. Facility must maintain hand soap for hand sink at all times. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-030 (C) Citation Issued

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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed facility missing date marking on temperature controlled food in reach in coolers. Informed person in charge to always date mark all TCS food with prepare date and discard date. Priority Foundation 7-38-005. No Citation Issued

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed Chip display case soiled. Must replace soiled display cases.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: Observed Facility with grease trap overflowing water is draining on floor when three compartment sink water is drained. Food handler has to drain sinks slowly. Facility must repair and maintain grease trap for proper waste transport. Priority Violation 7-38-030. 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 Facility both employee restrooms doors not self closing and open during operation. Must obtain and install self closing device on both doors and keep door close during hour of operation, maintain.

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 Facility both employee restrooms doors not self closing and open during operation. Must obtain and install self closing device on both doors and keep door close during hour of operation, maintain.

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.