SUPERMARKET LOS ANDES, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT OR PROCEDURES PROVIDED FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON-SITE AT TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DEDICATED MATERIALS AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP, DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS, AND ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (METAL STEM THERMOMETER) PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR ENSURING MAINTENANCE OF TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (METAL STEM THERMOMETER) AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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: FACILITY HAS NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON-SITE AND NO SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR REGULAR PEST CONTROL WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL ITEMS REQUIRED BY THE LAW ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) NO 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LID MADE WITH DUCT TAPE AND CARDBOARD COVERING THE FRONT COUNTER AREA CHEST FREEZER THAT IS NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND CARDBOARD COVER AND MAINTAIN THE CHEST FREEZER LID SURFACE 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA PLACED ON SOILED STYROFOAM SHEET LESS THAN 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STYROFOAM SHEET FROM BENEATH CHEST COOLER AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR OR ADEQUATELY SEALED TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS BENEATH EQUIPMENT.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA PLACED ON SOILED STYROFOAM SHEET LESS THAN 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STYROFOAM SHEET FROM BENEATH CHEST COOLER AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR OR ADEQUATELY SEALED TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS BENEATH EQUIPMENT.

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.