ASHLAND WEST FALCON FUEL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Gas station

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED SUCH AS GROUND BEEF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE TOP OF THE ICE SHOOT. ALSO NOTED SLIMY SUBSTANCE DRIPPING UNTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDER PALLETS AND LEDGING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN ONE BOX OF CHIPS AND ONE BAG OF CHIPS GNAWED INTO. INSTURCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(a).

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ON THE SIZE OR BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE FANS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 LEAK UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE 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.