7-Eleven

January 28, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN SAID HANDWASHING SINK AND BLOCKED WITH STOCK ITEMS UNDER AND AROUND THE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.CORRECTED ON SITE(COS). • INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE CUSTOMER AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
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 REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROX 1/4"OPENING AT BOTTOM CENTER OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PEST PROOFED DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
code 40
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE ENTIRE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION CUSTOMER AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST ON VENTILATION COVERS IN CUSTOMER AREAS AND IN WASHROOMS. • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS ABOVE THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2366026 DATED:03/19/2020 47- 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MILK STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN/DISPLAY COOLER. Jun 19, 2020 49- 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. Jun 19, 2020 49- 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH HANDSINK INFRONT PREP AREA. Jun 19, 2020 51- 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. Jun 19, 2020 55- 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND SODA SYRUP SHELVES AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT SODA STORAGE ROOM (NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER). Jun 19, 2020 55- 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES/SODA CRATES. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES. Jun 19, 2020 55- 6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND LITTER. Jun 19, 2020 55- 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER UNDERNEATH SLURPEE MACHINE. Jun 19, 2020 57- 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN Jun 19, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 2/4/21. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 19, 2020: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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