PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN UP POLICY AND BIOHAZARD KIT, BUT THE KIT HAS A GERMICIDAL CLOTH LABEL, DON'T STATE RATED FOR NOROVIRUS NEED TO PROVIDE REFERENCE SHEET FROM COMPANY WHO SOLD THE KIT, AND THEIR POLICY STATES THEY USE BLEACH, NEED BLEACH 5.25% CONCENTRATION, BUT NO TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES FROM 1000-5000PPM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 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.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED OLD CHORIZO LAB LETTER FROM 3/16/2007, AND DRY MEAT FROM 6/12/2008, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW LETTERS EVERY FIVE YEARS. WITH RESULTS FOR BOTH PH, AND WA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE DELI WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD, ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE SAME COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING IN DELI,HOT HOLDING SECTION, AND MEAT DEPARTMENT FRONT NEW DRY WALL ON THE CEILINGS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

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 CEILING IN DELI,HOT HOLDING SECTION, AND MEAT DEPARTMENT FRONT NEW DRY WALL ON THE CEILINGS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

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.