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7 ELEVEN #3489104 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

7 ELEVEN #3489104 (AKA: 7-ELEVEN) 4771 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60630 Grocery Store
August 12, 2014 Canvass License #2059645
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DRINK NOZZLE DISPENSERS AT THE REAR SELF-SERVE DRINK STATIONS TO REMOVE DRINK SPLASHES AND OTHER STAINS.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE REAR SHELVING RACKS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE STICKY SODA SYRUP STAINS.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT ALL TIMES AT THE OPEN AIR SANDWICH CASE COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHATTER PROOFED.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN EXTRA SINK STOPPER FOR THE THE 3-COMP SINK. SINK ONLY HAS TWO SINK STOPPERS. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT ALL TIMES.
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.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS(BOXES OF CUPS, TOILET PAPER AND OTHER ITEMS) SO AS TO BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS(BOXES OF CUPS, TOILET PAPER AND OTHER ITEMS) SO AS TO BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections