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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/2 AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE GLASS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-020.

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HOT DOG, TAQUITOS, CHEESEBURGER, MILK. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. MANAGER SHOWED UP IN THE STORE AT 9:50AM WHILE I'M STILL WRITING THE REPORT.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AND BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVING AND PALLETS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, STORAGE ROOM AND OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM, UNDERNEATH ALL THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCKS 6"OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM AND SMALL STORAGE ROOM. USE REGULAR PALLET,NOT SODA CRATE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.

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: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE MOP SINK. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER BY THE MILK SECTION AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER BY THE MILK SECTION AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.