7-ELEVEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,WERE PAPER GOODS ARE STORED(BEHIND DOOR THAT GOES IN BASEMENT AREA),ALSO DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN BASEMENT BETWEEN FLOOR STEEL BEAM,NORTH WALL,ACROSS FROM LOCKED STORAGE.UNABLE TO CHECK STORAGE THAT IS ENCLOSED WITH FENCE AND IS LOCKED.NO KEY PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KEY UPON RE INSPECTION,CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS.APPROX 30 RAT DROPPINGS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO63951-17

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER, NEXT TO EXIT REAR DOOR.REMOVE GRIMES AND GREEN MINERAL BUILD-UP.CLEAN OUTSIDE OF ICE DISPENSER IN SODA MACHINE.(MINERAL BUILD-UP).

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENTS(NORTH WALL), FLOOR ENCRUSTED WITH LIQUID FOOD.ALSO INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER,UNDER THE SHELVES.DUST BUILD-UP BEHIND ATM MACHINE, NEED TO CLEAN.SEAL HOLE ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF IN PAPER STORAGE(SOUTH WALL,NEXT TO STAIRS).SEAL HOLE ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF, IN PAPER STORAGE.(SOUTH WALL NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIRCASE)

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENTS(NORTH WALL), FLOOR ENCRUSTED WITH LIQUID FOOD.ALSO INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER,UNDER THE SHELVES.DUST BUILD-UP BEHIND ATM MACHINE, NEED TO CLEAN.SEAL HOLE ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF IN PAPER STORAGE(SOUTH WALL,NEXT TO STAIRS).SEAL HOLE ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF, IN PAPER STORAGE.(SOUTH WALL NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIRCASE)

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.