SAJA FOOD MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

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: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS NOT ON AT THIS TIME. ALL UNITS MUST BE ON AND HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 41F AND 0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS FOUND IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT HE MUST OBTAIN A LOG BOOK WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS VERIFYING SERVICE FOR PEST CONTROL FROM A LICENSED COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 200 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SELLING FLOOR WHERE SHELVING WAS REMOVED, ON TOP OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK, IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ON THE FLOOR, ON THE PRODUCE STORAGE BIN ON THE SELLING FLOOR AND INSIDE OF ALL CABINETS NEXT TO THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

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 DEAD MOUSE IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ON THE FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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: OBSERVED RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER UNIT IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE DUST/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. REMOVE RUST STAINS FROM SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF UNITS.

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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: UNABLE TO OBTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER FROM SINKS ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A FAUCET KNOB MISSING FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED ALL SINKS ON PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT, DEBRIS AND RUST; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINKS. (EXPOSED AND THREE COMP). OBSERVED THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK CLOGGED; INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG SINK.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR, MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR ONCE DOOR IS INSTALLED.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO DOOR TO THE TOILET ROOM, MUST PROVIDE A DOOR TO THE 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SINK AND TOILET IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN SOME AREAS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS WHERE NEEDED OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE DEAD MOUSE WAS FOUND; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WASHROOM BEHIND THE SINK AND NEXT TO THE TOILET AND A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES.

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 TILE THROUGHOUT; MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

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 TILE THROUGHOUT; MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

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.