NEW CITY MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A). Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy, with signatures from all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-102(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 written clean up procedure for vomit and diarhea clean up. Must provide printed clean up procedure for vomit and diarheal events. Must provide corresponding equipment.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: Observed refrigeration unable to maintain proper temperature of 41F or less. 4-301.11 Observed ambient air temperature in 5 door cooler @ 55.1F. Observed 2 freezer that are in disrepair. All refrigeration must be plugged in and turned on. Instructed all refrigeration must be 41F or less at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: Observed refrigeration unable to maintain proper temperature of 41F or less. 4-301.11 Observed ambient air temperature in 5 door cooler @ 55.1F. Observed 2 freezer that are in disrepair. All refrigeration must be plugged in and turned on. Instructed all refrigeration must be 41F or less at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.