CITGO FUEL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER WHERE MILK AND EGGS ARE STORED FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 44.2F-INSTRUCTED TO CHECK THERMOSTAT IN UNIT, WHICH WAS FOUND AT 40F-INSTRUCTED TO LOWER THERMOSTAT TO A LEVEL WHICH WOULD PROVIDE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES. ALL MILK IN COOLER REMOVED FROM SALE-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38 005(A)

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: MILK FOUND AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.8F-46.1F IN WALK-IN COOLER-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRODUCT FROM SALE. ALL PRODUCT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRODUCT MUST REMAIN ON PREMISES UNTIL AFTER EXPIRATION DATE PASSES BEFORE IT CAN BE RELEASED TO THE MILK COMPANY-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(B1). APPROXIMATELY 30 GALLONS,10 1/2 GALLONS, 20 QUARTS, AND 40 PINTS TAGGED

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.

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. TRASH AND DEBRIS NOTED ON GROUND IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AS WELL AS IN FRONT AND ON THE SIDES OF THE BUILDING-MUST KEEP ENTIRE OUTSIDE PARAMETER AND GROUNDS CLEAN. GARBAGE & RUBBISH FOUND STACKED UP 4 FEET HIGH IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, BLOCKING THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND CAUSING A NUISANCE-ALL GARBAGE/RUBBISH MUST BE DISPOSED OF DAILY OR STORED INSIDE A MANNER NOT PRESENTING A NUISANCE PER MUNICIPAL CODE RULES AND REGULATIONS-MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND STORE PROPERLY IN GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OUTSIDE-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020

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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: REMOVE UNCLEAN CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER WHERE MILK IS STORED.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: 3 COMP. SINK AND SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, SHELVES(PLASTIC JUICE/POP) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND INTERIOR OF FREEZE POP FREEZER.

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: ALL STOCK STORED THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER AND UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVES AND PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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 ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR REAR DOOR ALONG THE SIDES.

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: CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR REAR DOOR ALONG THE SIDES.

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.