SPEEDWAY #8320 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Found exposed hand sink in food prep area without soap or paper towels. Instructed must have soap and paper towels (and hot/cold water) at all times. Operator provided soap and paper towels during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found front door with 1/2 inch gap along bottom. Advised all doors must be tightfitting to prevent pest entry. Must maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Found outside garbage area in rear of building not maintained. Found trash and other debris on ground around dumpsters and lids open. Lids must remain closed and area around dumpsters must be clean at all times. Garbage area was cleaned and lids closed during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: No city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods being held and served (hot dogs, cheeseburger dogs, etc.). No City of Chicago certified food manager certificates posted. Instructed must have at minimum 1 city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being sold. Must post certificates. Serious violation 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations from 10/19/15, report # 1442170. Must correct the following minor violations: 33 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS #34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALONG WALLBASE AT FRONT SELLING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN WALL INSIDE WASHROOM AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found water damage, dirt build up, and slimy black mold like substance inside cabinet under exposed hand sink. Must detail clean area, and sanitize. Must maintain.

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: Found cracked floor tiles in the hot food prep area. Must repair and maintain. Found damaged coving along wall in front of service counter. Must repair and maintain. Found damaged flooring under 3 compartment sink. Must fill hole where concrete is damaged (little pebbles exposed).

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found cracked floor tiles in the hot food prep area. Must repair and maintain. Found damaged coving along wall in front of service counter. Must repair and maintain. Found damaged flooring under 3 compartment sink. Must fill hole where concrete is damaged (little pebbles exposed).

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.