CITGO GAS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1386346 8/12/15 NOT CORRECTED #18.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX.60 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR CHIP DISPLAY RACKS,POP STORAGE AREA ON SALES FLOOR & IN REAR AREA ON FLOOR AND LEDGES IN ELECTRICAL AREA,UNDER DISPLAY UNITS.ALSO APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL & LARGE FLYIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.STILL FLOOR DRAINS HAD DEBRI AND FOOD INSIDE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/20/15.#22-STILL OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER AT THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (ITALIAN BEEF) IS BEING PREPARED AND HOLDING HOT AT THIS TIME IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:10 A.M.PREMISES IS A 24 HOUR OPERATION.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

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 MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,RUST FROM SOME DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR & WALK IN COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR PANEL ON WALK IN FREEZER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA.MUST DEFROST BOTH ICE CREAM FREEZERS.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ALL DISPLAY SHELVES AND RACKS,PREP TABLES,MEAT SLICER,3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN,WINDOW SILLS,ALL GLASS ON PREMISES,FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,SPIDER WEBS.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES ,UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN VESTIBULE AND AT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT,SCREEN AT LATE NIGHT WINDOW .MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS,VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP 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: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP 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.