ADDISON OIL CO in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/13/23

CHICAGO, IL - ADDISON OIL CO received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/13/2023.

Located at 5200 W ADDISON ST in the Irving Park area, the establishment serves the local community. The Irving Park neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.

The first violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Management, Food Employee and Conditional Employee. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

The second violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Knowledge, Responsibilities and Reporting - Comments: Observed No Written Employee Health Policy on the Premises. Management Instructed to Have a Signed Employee Health Policy for Each Employee. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-010.. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The third violation involved hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display - Comments: Must Install a Splashguard Between the 3 Compartment Sink and the Exposed Hand Washing Sink in the Rear Prep Area.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The fourth violation involved hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed - Comments: Observed Waste Water Backing Up From the Floor Drain Beneath the 3 Compartment Sink When Water Is Run in the Sinks. Management Instructed to Repair the Source of the Water Backup So That the 3 Compartment Sink Can Be Used to Wash and Sanitize Dishes and Equipment. Priority Violation 7-38-030(c). Citation Issued.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The fifth violation involved handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Repair the Wall and Broken Floor Tiles Next to the Mop Sink.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The sixth violation involved handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: All Food Employees Have Food Handler Trai. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/13/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.