7-ELEVEN #26878 F Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO WORKING THERMOMETER IN RIGHT SIDE "QUICK EATS" COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE AROUND DOOR FRAME OF ICE COOLER. DEFROST 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: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE STATION. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RIGHT SIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: WALL BEHIND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY UNDER COUNTERS/EQUIPMENT, COUNTER OF FOUNTAIN DRINK MACHINE, LEFT SHELF OF BEER COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

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: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN OFFICE, RIGHT SIDE RESTROOM, BEER COOLER, AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN OFFICE, RIGHT SIDE RESTROOM, BEER COOLER, AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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.