CITGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: PREMISES SELLS COFFEE AND SLUSHES(REMODLLED ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT CONSULTING CDPH), 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND IN WASHROOM. IN ORDER TO SELL THESE ITEMS THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE WASHROOM AND AN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED(OUTSIDE THE WASHROOM). COFFEE AND SLUSH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, CANNOT BE USED UNTIL PLUMBING MEETS CDPH REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTRMENT SINK IN WASHROOM AREA

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: MUST REPLACE SOILED CHIP RACKS IN THE FRONT OF PREMISES NEAR FRONT DOOR AND CLEAN THE UNUSED ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE FRONT OF PREMISES ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST ICE CREAM FREEZERS IN THE FRONT SELLING AREA AMD CLEAN PLASTIC STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

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: CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND CLOSETS OF DEBRIS, ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

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: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND DOORS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE A BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM

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.