7-ELEVEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1559412 DATED 5/22/15. #36-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE SODA AND DRY STORAGE SUPPLY ROOM IN THE REAR. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: THE MOP SINK, THE FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA, AND INSIDE THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE SODA AND SLURPEE MACHINE.

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: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER CABINET AND THRU-OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA/DISH WASHING AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER.

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 REPLACE AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED CEILING PANEL ABOVE THE SODA SYRUP 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 INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP,HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP,HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

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.