7-Eleven

September 29, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings14
critical findings5

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE COFFEE PREP ISLAND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 5Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: NOTED SEVERAL COOLERS NOT ON/OPERATING. FRONT PREP COOLER AT 65F. AND DISPLAY COOLER AT 54F. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON/OPERATING AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW, AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED LOGBOOK DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. • NOTED 10 TO 15 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER STATION UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 38
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: ALL STORED CHEMICALS THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS WITH THE FLOOR ACCESSIBLE TO SWEEP, MOP AND MONITOR.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO SWEEP, MOP AND MONITOR.
code 47
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68.3F. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
code 50
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE UNDER THE FRONT PREP COOKING EQUIPMENT AND POOLING OUT ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN THE PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK WAS RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
code 52
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: NO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----DIRT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----DAMAGED WALL WITH BROKEN PLASTER AT THE SELF-SERVE SODA DISPENSING AREA. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR UTILITY SERVICE AND HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST REPLACE.
code 55

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