7 ELEVEN #36033A Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Convenience store

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY UPON ARRIVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS HOTDOGS WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED TOILET IN TOILET ROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN TOILET.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.