WHITE STOKES CO INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Wholesale

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY SINKS ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE 76.5 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. NO HOT WATER ON SITE.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TOILET FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES FOUND IN AN UNSANITARY MANNER. FECES ON FIXTURES, NO ENCLOSURES, NO SOAP OR TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT FACILITIES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED TOILET FACILITIES IN UNSANITARY CONDITION.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND PALLETS OF SUGAR, CARMEL, CHOCOLATE AND MANY MORE INGRIEDIENTS UNPROTECTED, BEING STORED UNDER PEELING PAINT, LEAKING CEILINGS, CONTAINERS OPEN AND EXPOSED. SEVERAL CANS OF FRESH CARMEL OPEN AND EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS IN BASEMENTS AND 3RD FLOORS. ALL FOOD UNDER EMBARGO BY IDPH AT THIS TIME. MUST FOLLOW ALL IDPH INSTRUCTIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FOOD NOT PROTECTED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT AREA 75-80 RAT DROPPING NOTED. FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT 2ND AND 4TH FLOORS. SEVERAL OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, WINDOWS DOORS ETC.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, WASH AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND REPAIR ALL OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. IMPROPER PEST CONTROL/OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. CONTAINERS OPEN AND OVERFLOWING, FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND WITH HEAVY FLY AND BEE ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AREA MAINTAIN CONTAINERS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND STORED IN A PROPER MANNER

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED: ALL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, RACKS, FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL SINKS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, FREE FROM ALL DEBRIS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN GOOD REPAIR. NO RAW WOOD FLOORS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS, SEAL ALL HOLES IN CEILINGS AT ALL FLOORS. ALL PEELING PAINT MUST BE REMOVED. CEILINGS ABOVE ALL FOOD PROCESSING AND STORAGE AREAS MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND FINISHED IN LIGHT COLOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD PROCESSING AND UTENSIL STORAGE/WASHING AREAS ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. ALL TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL SINKS MUST BE CLEANED, ALL FAUCETS IN GOOD REPAIR. REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLES, INSTALL FAUCET LONG ENOUGH TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ALL HOSE BIBBS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL SINKS MUST BE CLEANED, ALL FAUCETS IN GOOD REPAIR. REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLES, INSTALL FAUCET LONG ENOUGH TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ALL HOSE BIBBS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.