CITGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Gas station

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON AND BEHIND STORAGE PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS ON SALES FLOOR BEHIND ICE CREAM FREEZERS(USED AND UNUSED), UNDERNEATH CHIP RACKS, ALONG THE BASES OF THE NORTH WALL, ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN OFFICE AREA, AND IN MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR FRONT DOOR WHICH HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH IT, AND SEAL ANY OTHER OPENINGS FOUND THROUGHOUT IN WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: TRASH AND DEBRIS OBSERVED ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND SMALLER RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH BOXES. MUST KEEP SURROUNDING GROUND AREAS IN GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA CLEAN AND LIDS CLOSED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE CONTRACT FROM GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY AT NEXT VISIT.

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: PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE HEAVILY SOILED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR.

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: CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN SINKS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN DOORS AND WALLS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN DOORS AND WALLS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.