7-ELEVEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521891, DATED 11-17-11, VIOLATIONS #33, THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES, HOT HOLDING UNITS, CABINETS UNDER COFFEE AND SODA MACHINES, TRAYS FOR SAME UNITS, DISPLAY SHELVES AND PASTRIES HOLDING CASES. #34, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. #35, MUST CLEAN WALLS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNITS, SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #36, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE FRONT AREA STORAGE ROOM, #41, EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED IN STORAGE ROOMS AND WASHROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. #43, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS NOTED INSIDE MOP SINK, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE SINK, MICROWAVE OVEN AND 3PART SINK.

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: MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA.

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: MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA.

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.