7-ELEVEN #36793B Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA BLCOKED BY BOXES WITH SEVERAL EMPTY PLASTIC BOTTLES INSIDE HANDSINK MAKING HAND SINK INACCESSIBLE. ALL BOXES IN FRONT OF HANDSINK AND BOTTLES WITHIN HANDSINK WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH SIGN ON IT THAT SAYS OUT OF ORDER. OBSERVED ICE CHUTE AND DRAINAGE AREA WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN MACHINE THAT NEEDED A LADDER AND TOOLS TO LOOK INSIDE. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANTIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OVEN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNCLEAN WITH GREASE RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF OVEN.

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 GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA.

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.