SEVEN ELEVEN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE SELF SERVICE REACH IN COOLERS (QUICK EATS), CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE, IN THE SLURPEE STAION, AND THE CHILI AND CHEESE DISPENSING MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE, IN THE SLURPEE STAION, AND THE CHILI AND CHEESE DISPENSING MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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.