CITGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT REAR AREA WERE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED.MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK FOLLOW CITY PLUMBING CODE,PROVIDE SOAP PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAID SINK CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: IF FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS ARE STORED BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT COUNTER A SPLASH GUARD MUST BE INSTALLED,WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT COUNTER HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT,ALSO NOT SMOOTHLY APPLIED NOT ABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULKING AND RE-APPLY IT AROUND SAID SINK WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE APPLICATION

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR SPECIALLY ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS INCLUDED UNDER THE COFFEE STATION.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: MISSING CEILING TILE AT REAR AREA BY THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.FOOD LIQUID SPILLAGE ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT REAR,DISH ROOM AND STORAGE NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT FIXTURE ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT FIXTURE ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.