7-ELEVEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.11 NO SOAP AVAILABLE FOR HAND WASHING AT THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-702.11 UNABLE TO SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AFTER WASHING DUE TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP WASTE WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO THE OTHER TWO AND ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS UNABLE TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO STOP ALL FOOD PREPARATION OPERATIONS WHICH INCLUDES PREPARING PIZZA, HOT DOGS, WINGS AND COFFEE MAKING. INSTRUCTED TO SELL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS ONLY. NO FOOD PREPARING ALLOWED. MUST REPAIR SINK TO PROPERLY DRAIN FROM ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS WITHOUT WASTE WATER BACKING UP. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER LOCATED INSIDE THE PIZZA COOLER AND WING FREEZER ON FRONT PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 REAR EXIT DOOR FROM THE REAR STORAGE TO THE ALLEY NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR AND A TORN RUBBER STRIPPING ON DOOR BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STRIPPING AND MAKE REAR DOOR TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM ON SHELVING , BEHIND FREEZER, ALONG BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. ALSO NOTED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH HAND WASH SINK WITH APPROXIMATELY 10 FLIES. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE AND FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 (B) WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK AND FAUCET EXTREMELY DIRTY AND STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) EXTERIOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS.----INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED COOLER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) PLASTIC ICE SHOOT FOR THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY: IN GROCERY AREA BEHIND SLURPEE MACHINES, SODA DISPENSER, PACKAGED FOOD COOLER, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THROUGHOUT BOTH STORAGE AREAS, UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSERS, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP BEHIND OVEN, UNDER HAND SINK, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH REAR STORAGE AND OFFICE WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 LARGE 1 INCH CRACK IN THE BRICK WALL OF THE FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 LARGE 1 INCH CRACK IN THE BRICK WALL OF THE FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.