WALMART #5402 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) 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: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASH SINKS IN THE DELI, BAKERY, AND PRODUCE PREP AREAS WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY PROVIDING PAPER TOWELS FOR ALL HANDWASHSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND HOT HOLD UNITS. 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APROX 45 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND ON THE SHELVES IN THE BACK NONFOOD DRY GOODS AREA, APROX 35 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND ON THE SHELVES IN THE BACK DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, APROX 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANK, APROX 40 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND ON THE SHELVES IN THE UPSTAIRS AREA, AND APROX 25 DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVES OF THE SNACK FOOD AND CEREAL ISLES. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS. FACILITY HAS BEEN ADVISED TO CONTACT THE PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE. 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: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS/ OPENINGS IN THE FACILITY TO PROTECT AGAINST THE ENTRY OF PESTS. MUST PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP FOR UPSTAIRS ROOF ACCESS DOOR.

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 THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA, AND THE MEAT PREP AREA WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

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 CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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 RUST ON THE SURFACE OF THE HOT HOLD UNITS IN THE DELI AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE HOT HOLD UNIT IN THE DELI AREA, INSIDE THE FRYER CABINETS, THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRANSPORTER, AND INSIDE BOTTOM AREA OF THE BACKSIDE OF THE BAKERY DISPLAY UNIT.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE GREASE TRAPS FOR THE FOLLOWING SINKS: THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI,MEAT,PRODUCE,BAKERY AREAS. THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINKS IN THE BAKERY AND THE DELI AREAS. ALL SINKS IN WHICH FOOD, UTENSILS, AND EQUIPMENT ARE USED, SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A CATCH-BASIN OR BE EQUIPPED WITH A GREASE TRAP.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM A PIPE INSIDE THE UTILITY ROOM BY THE DELI. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE FAN COVER IN THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR THE FANS IN THE DELI WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE BAKERY. MUST SEAL ANY GAPS OR OPENINGS BY PIPES IN THE WALLS.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE THE WALK IN FROZEN GOODS FREEZER, THE CONDENSER UNIT OF THE WALK IN FROZEN GOODS FREEZER, THE FLOOR INSIDE THE MILK DISPLAY AREA, AND UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE GROCERY SHOPPING AREAS.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE THE WALK IN FROZEN GOODS FREEZER, THE CONDENSER UNIT OF THE WALK IN FROZEN GOODS FREEZER, THE FLOOR INSIDE THE MILK DISPLAY AREA, AND UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE GROCERY SHOPPING AREAS.

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.