CIRCLE K 1271 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED THE MIDDLE GARBAGE CONTAINER HAS A MISSING GARBAGE LID,GARBAGE EXPOSED.THE FIRST GARBAGE CONTAINER HAS A GAP OF 2 INCHES BETWEEN MIDDLE OF LIDS.GROUND NOT CLEANED UNDER AND BEHIND GARBAGE CONTAINERS(GARBAGE DEBRIS,PAPER EMPTY BOTTLE AND ETC)MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED LIDS FOR CONTAINERS, TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO70702

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED FOR THE FRONT DOOR.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS,UNUSED COOLER,AND CABINETS UNDER THE POP DISPENSER.DETAIL CLEAN ICE MACHINE NOZZLES FROM POP DISPENSER,MINERAL BUILD-UP(WHITE AND PINK).DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK(PAINT BUILD-UP AND OTHER DEBRIS, ALSO CLEAN 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS,UNUSED COOLER,AND CABINETS UNDER THE POP DISPENSER.DETAIL CLEAN ICE MACHINE NOZZLES FROM POP DISPENSER,MINERAL BUILD-UP(WHITE AND PINK).DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK(PAINT BUILD-UP AND OTHER DEBRIS, ALSO CLEAN 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

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.