7-Eleven

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APROXIMATELY 35 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES ALONG WALL BEHIND LARGE FREEZERS AND SLUSHY BEVERAGE DISPENSERS SCATTERED ALONG WALL, BEHIND ATM IN REAR, IN FRONT OF GROCERY ALONGSIDE ICE MACHINE, UNDER COFFEE BEVERAGE STATION AND IN REAR STORAGE UNDER ROLLING STORAGE CARTS ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL SAID AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OVEN AND EQUIPMENT USED TO PREPARE PIZZA, CHICKEN, ETC. IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIES FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCES FOR PEST.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN GROCERY AREA ABOVE FREEZERS AND IN REAR STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS IN ADDITIONAL LIQUOR STORAGE SPACE. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PRODUCTS AND MISCELLANEUS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING / STORAGE AREA IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PRODUCTS ON ELEVATED SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES TO PREVENT HIDING SPACE FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOLING UNITS, SNACK SHELVING UNIT CONTAINING DOUGHNUTS, PASTRIES, UNDER COFFEE PREP, AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNITS. MUST MAINTAIN.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES HOT DOGS, TAQUITOS,PIZZA,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PLASTIC DRAIN LINES WERE ROUTED INTO FRONT OF HAND SINK BASIN MAKING IT NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.FOOD HANDLER REMOVED PLASTIC DRAIN LINES FROM FRONT OF HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT SINK AT COFFEE PREPARATION AREAS(61.3F).PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.MUST PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 12-1-23 INSPECTION# 2586140. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR EITHER OF THE 2 FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA AT 135F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHIL TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR EITHER OF THE 2 FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL GAP WHERE WALL MEETS FLOOR BEHIND MANAGER'S DESK IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEMS.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: PREMISES DID NOT HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST SHOW A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS WHERE MISSING IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, needs detailed cleaning, excess dirt debris removed(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Wall, ceilings that had peeling paint, exposed wallboard, gaps in rear storage areas, rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in rear kitchen, storage areas, shall be provided.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED AND SLIMY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DUSTY CEILING VENTS ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVER LOADED PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL LIDS CLOSED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED AND SLIMY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DUSTY CEILING VENTS ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HOT DOGS, PIZZA, CHICKEN TAQUITOS, CHICKEN WINGS COFFEE WITH MILK ETC. INSTRCUTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF TRASH AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BASEBOAD AROUND WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND UPRIGHT FREEZER. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST ELEVATE STOCK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR TO EXIT DOOR.