PATIO GAS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. 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: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: UPON ARRIVING ON SITE, HAND WASHING SINK AT COFFEE STATION WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE OR VISIBLE. OBSERVED BOXES OF CANDY BLOCKING HAND WASHING SINK FROM BEING USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED BOXES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVIENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN WAREWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BATHROOM AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR REGISTER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH AND DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST SERVICE DONE BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WAS DONE ON MAY 16, 2019. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST HAVE A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER WHO WILL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. MUST PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

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: 4-102.11-OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER IN HAND WASHING SINK AT COFFEE STATION CLOGGED AND NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT COFFEE STATION AT 122.4F WITHOUT ANY COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A HAND WASHING SINK CAN HAVE A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. MUST REPAIR, MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO WATER SUPPLY THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C).

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR CUSTOMER BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

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: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR CUSTOMER BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

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.