BP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Gas station

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS..., 28 GALLONS OF MILK RANGING BETWEEN 52-56.8F, 8 LBS OF LUNCHABLES RANGING BETWEEN 50.0F-55F, 8 DOZEN EGGS RANGING BETWEEN 54.2-55.0F, 20 LBS VARIOUS SLICED DELI MEAT RANGING BETWEN 50.1-53.7F, 5 LBS HOT DOGS @ 54.2F, 15 LBS POLISH SAUSAGES RANGING BETWEEN 50-55.0F, 25 LBS SMOOTHIE BEVERAGES RANGING BETWEEN 49.8-56.2F, 5 LB SLICED CHEESE @ 54.1F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS. TOTAL COST APPROXIMATELY $250. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (MILK, SLICED DELI MEAT, HOTDOGS, EGGS) DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @55.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COOLING UNIT @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETER IN DISREPAIR ON WALK-IN OUTSIDE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FUNCTIONING THERMOMETER 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 150 DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE TOILET ROOM, SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH CHIP AND ASSORTED SNACK SHELVING UNITS IN THE PREPACKAGED GROCERY AREA, IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL UNDER ELECTRIC BOXES, ON CEMENT LEDGE, IN CORNERS IN BETWEEN PALLETS OF BEVERAGES, AND UNDERNEATH DAIRY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TOR REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. # 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

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 REAR DOOR OF FACILITY DOOR SWEEP IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE OUTER OPENINGS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH IN REFUSE AREA AND ALONGSIDE BUILDING AND BEHIND GRABAGE RECPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS. MUST MIANTAIN REFUSE AREA.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR FACILITY, EXCESSIVE TRASH AND PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOORS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT GROCERY AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO 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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR FACILITY, EXCESSIVE TRASH AND PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOORS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT GROCERY AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO 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.