7-Eleven

August 21, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: FOUND HAND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. • FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. - • FOUND NO HAND SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLY OF HAND CLEANING LIQUID AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED. • FOUND NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.EACH HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUAL,DISPOSABLE TOWELS OR A HEATED-AIR HAND DRYING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
code 5Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: FOUND METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER CLUTTERED STORAGE SHELVING AREAS AT REAR NEAR THE MANAGER OFFICE AREA AND AT CLUTTERED CORNER NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE TO PREVENT INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY CALLED FLY PLUMBING SERVICE FOR PLUMBING ISSUE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.(COS).
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. • FOUND CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THESE AREAS AND REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENTS AND SHELFS NOT IN USE AND ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND FOR EASIER CLEANING. • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS,3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND INTERIOR OF WALK-IN-COOLER AND MANAGER OFFICE AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
code 56
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED.
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 30, 2017: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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