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

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(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.

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTEGRITY OF FOOD PACKAGE COMPROMISED A PACKAGE OF CHICKEN RAMEN NOODLE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED INTO BY RODENTS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.3OZ. $.75.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

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.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN RODENTICIDE POISON IN BLOCKS AND PELLETS SCATTERED ON FLOORS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVING UNITS, POP RACKS, COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST BE STORED IN A PROPER MANNER TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-015)(CITATION ISSUED)

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 500 OR MORE RAT & MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES, ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, COOLERS, ON FLOOR UNDER 3- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNUSED DELI DISPLAY CASE, P OP & LIQUOR STORAGE RACKS, AND SHELVING UNITS ON 1ST FL., ALONG WINDOW SILL BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND BASEMENT UNDER AROUND ALONG ARTICLES AND CLUTTER, PALLETS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. Also, 9 DEAD RATS WERE STUCK ON MAKESHIFT CARDBOARD WITH GLUE SCATTERED UNDERNEATH MOST DISPLAY SHELVES ON THE SALES FLOOR AND THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE LIQUOR. MUST REMOVE DEAD RATS, GLUE BOARDS AND RAT DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/3/24.(PRIORITY 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS OF RECEIPT OF SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG SIDES.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SEVERAL DISPLAY SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD & CHIPPING PAINT FROM REAR LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVING UNITS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,SLEEVES,ALL UNUSED COOLERS,POP DISPLAY SHELVES.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT FROM TOILET AND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,TOILET ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED.

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: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILINGS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 PLYWOOD FLOORING THROUGHOUT 1ST FL. REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR,UPPER WALL AT WINDOWS ON SALES FLOOR HAS CENDAR BLOCKS WITH GAPS ,BROKEN TILES ALONG WINDOW ON SALES FLOOR.OBSERVED LAST STEP LEADING TO BASEMENT ROTTED OUT.DAMAGED AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH.

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 AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT PIT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER MUST REMOVE WATER AND KEEP DRY,REMOVE ARTICLES TO BE MAINTAINED.MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.

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: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DIM LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT ,REAR STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DIM LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT ,REAR STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.