7-ELEVEN #32889B Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR UNIT, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS (EGGS, HUMMUS) INSIDE, AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 66.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATOR UNIT AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, DELI MEAT) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 5LBS OF HARD-BOILED EGGS AT 57.2F, 20LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 57.0F, 20 LBS OF CHEESE AT 58.3F, 10LBS OF HUMMUS AT 60.3F, 5LBS OF LUNCHABLES AT 66.2F, AND 20LBS OF FRENCH ONION DIP AT 60F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1 INCH GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1 INCH GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.