7-ELEVEN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS OBSTRUCTED BY A PREP COOLER AND A STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED THAT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AND TO REMOVE OR REARRANGE ITEMS BLOCKING THE SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON FEB. 4, 2015. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY REPORT ISSUED DURING EACH INSPECTION MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS INCLUDING SELF SERVE COFFEE AREA, STORAGE SHELVES AND INTERIORS OF FREEZERS.

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: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE, PREP AREA, CORNER AREAS, DISHWASHING AREA AND WASHROOM.

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 CLEAN ALL VENTS ATTACHED TO THE WALL TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS OBSERVED INSIDE.

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: LEAKING OBSERVED AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH THERMOMETERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS WITHOUT THEM.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH THERMOMETERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS WITHOUT THEM.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.