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 FRONT ENTRY LEFT SIDE DOOR SWEEP MISSING ALONG RIGHT SIDE BOTTOM APPX."3-4" GAP .ALSO NO DOOR SWEEP ON ADJACENT BASEMENT DOOR THAT LEADS TO A SHARED BASEMENT THAT HAS A APPX."3-4" ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1561620 7/28/16 #45-MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD LIQUOR SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER.

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: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER BEVERAGE SLEEVES AND SOME SHELVING UNITS,HAND SINK BASIN IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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 CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER DISPLAY UNITS,PREP AREA,SALES FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY UNITS,REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,UNDER CAPPUCCINO MACHINE,REAR STORAGE 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK ,DAMAGED WALL BEHIND SODA CADDY IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL TRIM OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA,LOOSE WALL PAPER AT FRONT WINDOW ON SALES FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM WALLS ON SALES FLOOR,PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR LOW HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE (SHELVING UNITS AND ADVERTISEMENT MATERIALS)CLUTTER AT TOP & BOTTOM OF LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT,IN CAGED AREA,BRICKS AT OUTSIDE OF REAR DOOR.

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 REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE (SHELVING UNITS AND ADVERTISEMENT MATERIALS)CLUTTER AT TOP & BOTTOM OF LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT,IN CAGED AREA,BRICKS AT OUTSIDE OF REAR DOOR.

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.