7-ELEVEN #38183B Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS HOT DOGS, PIZZA, AND WINGS, ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORTIY 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 ACCUMULATION OF COFFEE GROUNDS AND COFFEE SPILLAGE ON THE SIDES OF DRINK AND COFFEE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF STORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF SPILLAGE AND COFFEE GROUNDS.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOP WAS FOUND STORED INCORRECTLY IN BETWEEN USE IN BUCKET OF STANDING WATER IN REAR UTILITY SINK AREA. MOPS SHALL BE PLACED IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO AIR-DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES.

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 HEAVY SOIL ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY SOIL ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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 HEAVY SOIL ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY SOIL ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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.