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: OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND OVER 100 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT. BASEMENT IS CURRENTLY NOT STORING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREA. ALSO REPAIR GAPS AND HOLES FOUND IN THE BASEMENT. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL PRODIVER. OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP IN REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODEDNT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GENERAL CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND SODA/BEVERAGE DISPENSER, FLOORS UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BACK PREP/STORAGE AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COFFEE/BEVERAGE AREA.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE STOCK "6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MUST REMOVE CLUTTER(BOXES) FROM IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR.-------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. MUST REORGANIZE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE STOCK "6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MUST REMOVE CLUTTER(BOXES) FROM IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR.-------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. MUST REORGANIZE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.