PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

7-ELEVEN FOOD STORE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

7-ELEVEN FOOD STORE (AKA: 7-ELEVEN) 2741 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO 60645 Grocery Store
August 19, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection License #24227
4
Total Violations
4
Minor

Inspection Summary

This grocery store was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on August 19, 2022. The inspection type was "Canvass Re-Inspection" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 4 violations during this inspection.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT (QUICK EATS) CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-402.12 OBSERVED DRIED-UP LIQUID SPILLS, SUGAR RESIDUE, AND USED NAPKINS ON THE SURFACES OF DRINK STATIONS (SLURPEE, COFFEE, BIG GULP). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MONITOR SAID LOCATIONS MORE FREQUENTLY TO KEEP SAID SURFACES CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-402.12 OBSERVED BOXES AND CRATES OF BEVERAGES (MILK, BEER, COFFEE) ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ON PROPER SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FOR THE SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-402.12 OBSERVED BOXES AND CRATES OF BEVERAGES (MILK, BEER, COFFEE) ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ON PROPER SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FOR THE SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections