7-Eleven

December 9, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED PIZZA CUTTER STORED IN BASIN OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUTTER, AND THAT A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE, AND may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. 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: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS, A ENTIRE SAUSAGE PIZZA (110F) AND .5 LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS (118F) AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT FOODS AT 134F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. $30
code 21
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FROZEN PIZZAS BEING THAWED ON THE FRONT COUNTER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW IN REFRIGERATION UNIT MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F, NOT ON THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 35
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 40
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR (DOWN THE MIDDLE) TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON SERVICE SINK AT THE COFFEE STATION, ON THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK, WATER DRAINING VERY SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO HAVE DRAIN RODDED AND REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN TWO DAYS TO REPAIR SINK, REPAIR BY 12/11/19.
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 9, 2017: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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