7-ELEVEN #36718B Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON SLURPEE AND SODA NOZZLES IN FACILITY.OBSERVED BUILD-UP INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AS WELL AS HANDSINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF SLIMY BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TOUCHING ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED TONGS FOR FOOD HANGING ON HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL UTENSILS IN-USE IN PROPER STORAGE AREA WHEN IN USE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND SPILLAGE UNDER MULTIPLE SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INCLUDING; UNDER COFFEE STATION, SLURPEE AND SODA STATION, AND IN WALK-IN COOLER ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY BROKEN STORAGE RACKS IN REAR OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN RESTROOM,AND REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6IN FROM FLOOR AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

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 BUILD UP OF GRIME AND SYRUP SPILLAGE ON FLOOR UNDER SODA/SLURPEE STATION AND COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE'S NEED TO ATTEND TRAINING AND OBTAIN CERTIFICATE WTIHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE'S NEED TO ATTEND TRAINING AND OBTAIN CERTIFICATE WTIHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.