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THE WAREHOUSE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

THE WAREHOUSE 538 W 119TH ST, CHICAGO 60628 Grocery Store
April 5, 2019 Complaint License #1843355
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE,HOWEVER MUST HAVE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS LISTED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND APPROPICATE 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.
Violation #35
MINOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FROZEN CHICKEN FROM DELIVERY AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME NOT BEING PROPERLY THAWED FOR PROCESSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN COOLER UNTIL READY FOR USE OR UNTHAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE WIPING CLOTHS NOT IN SANITIZER SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE WIPING CLOTHS NOT IN SANITIZER SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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