PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
7-ELEVEN #37152 A Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
September 9, 2022
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License #2368753
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #21
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS AT 123F; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL HOT FOOD HOLDING MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATION.
Why This Matters
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Food Code Requirement
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (A VARIETY OF MILK, SMOOTHIES, AND A VARIETY OF JUICES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54F - 52F LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. 10 GALLONS DISCARDED AT $405.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (A VARIETY OF MILK, SMOOTHIES, AND A VARIETY OF JUICES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54F - 52F LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. 10 GALLONS DISCARDED AT $405.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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