CITGO GAS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40-50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, ALONG THE POTATO CHIP AISLE AND IN STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES BY THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO RAISE THRESHOLE AND PROVIDE A LONGER DOOR SWEEP.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE DOOR TO THE WALK IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR. (UNIT MAINTAINING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE).

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: STORAGE SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NEED CLEANING; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE CENTERE AREA OF THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA; INTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SINK FREE OF ITEMS. FOUND THE UTILITY SINK OBSTRUCTED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR USE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSRUCTED TO CLEAN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSRUCTED TO CLEAN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.