SOUTH SHORE MINI MART, INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE POSTED FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER NECESARRY ITEMS NOT PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESARRY ITEMS LISTED IN POLICY INCLUDING A DISPOSABLE MOP, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HANDWASHING FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 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 DRYING DEVICE( PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED HAND DRYER NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TOWELS-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED ON ABOVE VIOLATION( 6-301.11.

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 HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. HANDWASHING SINK NOT VISIBLE OR ACCESSIBLE FOR USE DO TO EXCESSIVE CLUTTER BUILD AROUND HANDWASHING SINK AREA ( GAS CANS, LARGE CABINET,POPS,ETC AND CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT, AND ELECTRICAL CORDS) INSIDE OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. INSTRUCTED THAT NOTHING MUST BE INSIDE, IN FRONT AND ON HANDWASHING SINK.MUST BE ACESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) ON ABOVE VIOLATION.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE PROVIDE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PERON IN CHARGE PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT END OF INSPECTION-COS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVES INSIDE OF COOLER AND DISPLAY STORAGE SHLVES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR DISHWASHING/ STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNSCESSARY ITEMS NOT USING AND ORGANIZE AREA AND STORAGE OFF FLORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.

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 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR DISHWASHING/ STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNSCESSARY ITEMS NOT USING AND ORGANIZE AREA AND STORAGE OFF FLORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.

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.