CITGO FUEL & MINI MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED TOP TWO SHELVES AND THE FRONT OF THE THIRD SHELF AT REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45-47.8 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE UNIT. CRITICAL CITATION 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: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 70LBS OF MILK,VARIOUS LUNCHEON MEATS,BACON,HOT DOGS,POLISH SAUSAGE,SOFT CHEESES,SANDWICHES AND HAMBURGERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46-55 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND THE REAR EXIT DOORS. ALSO NOTED WORN SWEEPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS AND SIDES OF ALL OVER HEAD DOORS IN REPAIR SHOP. MUST REPAIR ALL DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #78416 ON 4-21-2010 NOT CORRECTED.(32)ALL NON GROCERY ITEM SHELVES NEED DETAIL CLEANING. INCLUDE ALL WINDOW SILLS AND STORAGE CABINETS. (34)DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN STORE,UNDER SHELVES AND INCLUDE REAR STORAGE ROOM. (38)UTILITY SINK LOCATED INSIDE SERVICE GARAGE HAS NO RUNNING WATER. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER AND REMOVE MOLD,DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOM AND REPAINT IF NEEDED.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LID AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.

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 A HAND SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LID AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.

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.