VIET HOA PLAZA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED DRY GOODS IN BASEMENT STORED IN AREA UNDER SEWER LINE. ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED OR PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF DRIPPING OF SEWER LINE WITH INSTALLATION OF CEILING INSTALLING PROTECTION ON PIPES.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETER ON EXTERIOR COOLER DOOR IN BUTCHER CASE READING 50F. THERMOMETER WAS INCORRECT AND COOLER WAS BELOW 41F. INSTALL ACCURATE THERMOMETER INSIDE BUTCHER CASE 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOOD TABLE AT BUTHCER AREA WITH SURFACE THAT WAS ONCE PAINTED HAVE PEELING SCHIPPING PAINT AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. PAINT. REPAINT BUTCHER AREA AND RESTORE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EAILY 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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ADJACENT TO BUTCHER AREA. INSTALL A NON ABSORBENT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE DRAINBOARD.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNDERSIDE OF RAW SEAFOOD DISPLAY CONTAINING ICE AND RAW FISH. THE ICE DRAINS INOT A LARGE CONTAINER UNDERNEATH. THE UNDERSIDE OF SEAFOOD DISPLAY MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AND DOORS NEAR BUTCHER AREA WITH PEELING PAINT AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PAINT WALLS AND DOORS AROUND BUTHCER AREA SO SURFACES ARE 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 WALLS AND DOORS NEAR BUTCHER AREA WITH PEELING PAINT AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PAINT WALLS AND DOORS AROUND BUTHCER AREA SO SURFACES ARE 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.