7-ELEVEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO PROTECTIVE SPLASH-GUARD BETWEEN NEWLY INSTALLED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH-GUARD.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STORAGE/PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----- EXTREMELY DIRTY DRIP BASINS WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE SODA AND SLURPEE DISPENSING MACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.

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: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. BEHIND ALL COOLERS, SHELVING, FIXTURES-----CEILING IN REAR STORAGE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.--HOLES NOTED IN THE CEILING AROUND PIPING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES.

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: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. BEHIND ALL COOLERS, SHELVING, FIXTURES-----CEILING IN REAR STORAGE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.--HOLES NOTED IN THE CEILING AROUND PIPING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES.

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.