7-ELEVEN #37759 A Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 LB OF COOKED READY TO BE SERVED ASSORTED MEAT AND CHEESE TAQUITOS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE HOT HOLDING COOKING/DISPLAY UNIT. TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 120.9F TO 123.3F. ALSO OBSERVED .75 LBS OF COOKED HOT DOGS IN SAME TYPE OF HOT HOLDING/COOKING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 122.1F TO 127.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $13.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST NOT STORE FOOD CONTACT ITEMS IN WASHROOMS.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN 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: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN 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.