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7-ELEVEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

7-ELEVEN 6001 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60659 Grocery Store
September 7, 2012 Short Form Complaint License #1766607
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-26-12, REPORT 1188214. #33-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE BIG GULP MACHINE AND ALL THE CABINET WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER. # 38-MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK. WATER KEEPS ON DRIPPING WHEN YOU TURNED IT OFF. TODAY(9-7-12) FOUND WATER VALVE SHUT OFF UNDER THE SINK DUE TO CONTINUOUSLY DRIPPING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO SERIOUS VIOLATION:#29
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INSIDE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,DEBRIS,DISH ROOM
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES , SPECIALLY UNDER THE SHELVES,SIDE OF COOLERS AND UNDER THE POP DISPENSER UNITS,IN SELLING AREA,ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS. FLOOR MUST BE CLEANED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND DISH ROOM/OFFICE,NEED TO REMOVE SYRUP SPILLAGE UNDER THE JUICE BOXES IN REAR AREA. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS THROUGHOUT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN DISH ROOM/OFFICE.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE SPILLAGE ON WALL BEHIND THE JUICE RACK, BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE SPILLAGE ON WALL BEHIND THE JUICE RACK, BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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