CITGO GAS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NEWLY ADDED PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN SERVING OPEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE AND DESIST NACHO CHEESE AND OPEN FOODS AT SAID AREA AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER NOR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT PROVIDED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED AND SERVED IE NACHO CHEESE, GROUND BEEF. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER, FILLED WITH POP BOTTLES AT DRAIN BOARDS, CHEMICALS AND BRUSHES IN FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK, DIRTY UTENSILS IN THIRD COMPARTMENT, DRAINS NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF SINK, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH MULTI USE UTENSILS. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND TOILET IN POOR REPAIR, HANDLE NOT WORKING,TOILET LID MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLE AND PROVIDE LID FOR TOILET. CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED, TOILET PAPER, LITTER ON FLOOR, TOILETS NO CLEAN, WASHBOWL DIRTY, UNSANITARY TOILET ROOM CONDITIONS NOTED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK AND POP CRATES THROUGHOUT BEING USED TO STORE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS. DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.

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: CLEAN INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK AT COFFEE PREP AREA, CABINETS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA, UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, FOOD AISLES, STORAGE AREAS, EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER DOORS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DUST, AND DEBRIS.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE FOOD AISLES AND COFFEE PREP AREA. CLEAN VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES TO REMOVE DEAD FLIES AND DUST BUILDUP.

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: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REMOVE STORAGE ITEMS FROM STAFF TOILET ROOM.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.