7-ELEVEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND-SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH/STORAGE AREA BLOCKED BY TALL STACKED TISSUE BOXES , EXPIRED SODA FILLED CRATES , AND BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS FROM IN FRONT AND SURROUNDING HANDSINK TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 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: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT SELF SERVICE COFFEE BREWER STATION. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL DISPENSING, FOOD PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND NACHO STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND BOXES OF SODA STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR, PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND FOOD RESIDUE ON EXTERIOR OF SLUSHIE MACHINE, AND UNDERNEATH TABLE TOP OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOOD RESIDUE ON EXTERIOR OF SLUSHIE MACHINE, AND UNDERNEATH TABLE TOP OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO 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.