7-ELEVEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N)-N0 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 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 CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A) INTERIOR PANEL AND SPOUT OF ICE MAKER HAS GREEN AND BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE . ICE IS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ITS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17- ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOS INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION- 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING PREP TABLE NEEDS TO BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES

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: 4-501.11 RUBBER GASKET TORN ON FOUR OUT OF 12 REACH IN COOLER DOORS. STARTING FROM THE SODA TO WATER. MUST REPAIR 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: 4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MANTAIN THE FOLLOWING: HAND SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE OR CORNER, UNDER THE PALLETT IN WALK IN COOLER , AND UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT , UNDERNEATH TREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING

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: 6-201.17 WATER STAIN ON CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREA. NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. PEALING PAINT ON WALLS OUTSIDE WASHROOM NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED

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: 6-201.17 WATER STAIN ON CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREA. NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. PEALING PAINT ON WALLS OUTSIDE WASHROOM NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED

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.