7-ELEVEN #33921B Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, TAQUITOS, PIZZA, HOT DOGS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. 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 THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH GARBAGE AND CANS INSIDE OF THE SINK BASIN AND ON TOP OF THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR PIZZA COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP/CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE ALUMINUM CANS, CARDBOARD, AND OTHER ITEMS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 6 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE WALL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SODA MACHINE BOXES IN THE REAR DISH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM AFFECTED AREAS AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY ICE AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE THE DIPPIN DOTS CHEST FREEZER. ALSO NOTED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COUNTERS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND TO REORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS, STORING OFF THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE FLOOR 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: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND TO REORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS, STORING OFF THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE FLOOR 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.