7-ELEVEN #35632B Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 15 DEAD FLIES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT LEFT HAND BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM BATHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF ANY DEAD INSECTS.

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: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND BAGS OF ICE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARBOARD BOXES LINING FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINING AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN GASKETS OF 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF SLIME AND GREY BUILD UP IN THE BASIN OF THE SODA DISPENSER MACHINE. AND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO REDUCE BUILD UP.

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 HEAVY BUILD UP OF BROKEN BOXES, BAGS, AND LOOSE TRASH IN THE HALL LEADING TO REAR EXIT AND IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TRASH AND LOOSE DEBRIS 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: OBSERVED LEAK OF WATER FROM BEHIND TOILET BOWL OF RIGHT HAND SIDE TOILET IN THE LEFT HAND SIDE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE SOURCE OF LEAK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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 LEAK OF WATER FROM BEHIND TOILET BOWL OF RIGHT HAND SIDE TOILET IN THE LEFT HAND SIDE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE SOURCE OF LEAK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.