CITGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.6F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.COOLER MUST BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER THATS 40F OR BELOW TO MAINTAIN ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.-,-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-MILK MAINTAINED AT (52F )IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. APPROX 4 GALS WHOLE MILK AND 14 -8 OZ CHOC MILK. ALL MILK WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED,-CDI.APPROX 30LBS/COST $20.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED -7-38-005 B1

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMEY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE.AND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF 18- RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR ROOM AND FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPRX 1/4 INCH IN CENTER OF DOOR.MUST CLAEN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.MUST REPAIR FRONT DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREMISES BAGGING ICE ON PREMISES.FOUND UNLABEL BAG ICE.MUST INSTALL LABELS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING COVER/DOOR ON CHEST FREEZER FOR ICE BAG STORAGE.MUST INSTALL.

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: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS ON STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, DISPLAY SHELVING,3-COMP SINK,INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS,UNDER 3-COMP SINK.MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS.

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: CHIP PAINT ON WALLS IN WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON BACK OF ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL.

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: VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON BACK OF ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL.

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.