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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE SPLATTER ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE SLURPEE MACHINES. CLEAN DUST ON LEDGES. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WHERE NEEDED.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2624412 ON 9/25/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT BEING MAINTAINED. NO CURRENT PEST INSPECTION REPORTS WERE AVAILABLE FROM THE PAST YEAR. THE LAST PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT WAS DATED FROM 2022. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH A MINIMUM OF 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS PER YEAR KEPT IN THE LOG BOOK. 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE RETAIL DISPLAY AREA. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR 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 SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT BEING MAINTAINED. NO CURRENT PEST INSPECTION REPORTS WERE AVAILABLE FROM THE PAST YEAR. THE LAST PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT WAS DATED FROM 2022. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH A MINIMUM OF 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS PER YEAR KEPT IN THE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE RETAIL DISPLAY AREA. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE SPLATTER ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE SLURPEE MACHINES. CLEAN DUST ON LEDGES. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WHERE NEEDED.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT, FOOD SPILLS, AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM THE WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN COVER, THE FAN GUARDS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER FANS, AND FROM THE CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE CUSTOMER AREA OF THE STORE AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE OF SODA POP MACHINE ICE SHOOT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EQUIPMENT THERMOMETER TO TAKE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF QUICK EATS COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREA AND ON THE SELLING FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. *PROVIDED BLANK SAMPLE DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT REAR PREP SINK (66-77F) AND WASHROOM HANDSINK (61F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION; HANDSINKS STILL NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED ON 2/23/21.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREA AND ON THE SELLING FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT REAR PREP SINK (66-77F) AND WASHROOM HANDSINK (61F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING NOT WORKING PROPERLY. COOLER WAAS COLD AT ONE END AND WARM AT THE OTHER END. FOUND REACH IN PREP COOLER (LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF HOT-HOLD STATION) TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 51F AT ONE END. UNCOOKED CHEESE PIZZA AND PEPPERONI PIZZA, AT GOOD TEMPERATURE AT THE OPOSITE END, WERE REMOVED FROM UNIT. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR IT. COLD HOLDING MUST BE AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREA AND ON THE SELLING FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREA AND ON THE SELLING FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTS.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSEVRED STICKY FOOD DEBRIS (SLURPEE) SPLATTERED ON SLURPEE MACHINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT ANY SINK IN THE FACILITY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @64.1F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @ 68.8F, EXPOSED HANSINK IN REAR NEAR OFFICE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @69.0F, AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WASHBOWL HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @71.0F. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY TOILET IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/GARBAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR REACH IN FREEZER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. MUST ORGANIZE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BEVERAGE CASES,CARDBOARD BOXES AND REMOVE ALL CRATES. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO COMPLIANCE SUMMARY AVAILABLE AND POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010 (B). CITATION ISSUED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL/WINDOW BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE.