RUDY'S FOOD & LIQUOR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N). NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 2-102.14(N).

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(A) NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDONG TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND KAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OVER 10 RAT DROPPINS NOTED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 5 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED AT FRONT CASHIER LINE. EXTREME CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT NOTED THROUGH OUT REAR. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER TO ELIMINATE HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATUON 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) INTERIOR OR ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) INTERIOR OR ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.