7-ELEVEN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: (7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS, HOT DOGS).

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.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: (7-38-005A) FOUND BOTTLES & CANS OF CHEMICAL CLEANERS STORED BELOW THE PIZZA OVEN, ALONGSIDE FOOD UTENSILS & PAN LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CHEMICALS AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREAS.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AN OPENING ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE COFFEE STATION SINK MUST BE CLEANED & SEALED/CAPPED (COVERED WITH DUCK TAPE).

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: INTERIOR OF SINKS IN DISHROOM, DRIP PANS OF FOUNTAIN DRINKS , CABINETS UNDER SELF-SERVE STATION MUST BE FREE O0F SPILL.

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 UNDER MILK SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER, AROUND GREASE TRAP, & UNDER SINK AT COFFEE SELF-SERVICE STATION MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

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: FLOORS UNDER MILK SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER, AROUND GREASE TRAP, & UNDER SINK AT COFFEE SELF-SERVICE STATION MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

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.