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SHELL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SHELL 3501 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO 60609 Grocery Store
April 21, 2022 License License #2841481
9
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS FOR WASHROOMS.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES ON THE SELLING FLOOR AND IN STORAGE AREA.
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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR; WATER SHOOTING FROM NECK WHEN WATER TURNED ON; MUST CORRECT. OBSERVED THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DRAINING SLOWLY; MUST CORRECT.
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.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS; MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. (ESTABLISHMENT HAS AN INDOOR AN OUTDOOR WASHROOM).
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE SELLING FLOOR AREA TO REMOVE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON THE SELLING FLOOR, SELLING FLOOR SHELVES, REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE SELLING FLOOR AND STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WINDOW SILLS WHERE NEEDED AND STORAGE SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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