OSCO DRUG #3344 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

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: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

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: 3-101.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS CHIPS AND POPCORN IN THE FRONT VESTIBULE DISPLAY AREA GNAWED INTO BY RODENTS. NOTED THE PACKAGING WITH HOLES AND FOOD SPILLED OUT ONTO THE FLOORS. MUST REMOVE CONTAMINATED FOOD AND FOOD PACKAGES. 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: 6-501.111 NOTED RODENT INFESTATION ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 200 MICE DROPPINGS IN FRONT VESTIBULE AREA UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND A POTATO CHIP AND POPCORN DISPLAY. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE PHARMACY LOCATED INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS, ALONG WALLS, ON CARPETING AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020A

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: 6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE CARPET IN THE PHARMACY, FLOORS IN THE PHARMACY WASHROOM AND FLOORS IN THE OSCO FRONT VESTIBULE AREA. REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND OTHER DEBRIS.

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 DETAIL CLEAN THE CARPET IN THE PHARMACY, FLOORS IN THE PHARMACY WASHROOM AND FLOORS IN THE OSCO FRONT VESTIBULE AREA. REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND OTHER DEBRIS.

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.