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7-Eleven

August 23, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY; OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS AND ON STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND OFFICE. ALSO FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, DOORS HAVE GAP IN BETWEEN BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED; TO CLEAN AREAS SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS IN ABOVE STORAGE ROOMS AND RODENT PROOF FRONT DOORS. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF STORAGE CABINET UNDER FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; STORAGE CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES AND DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES, COOLERS AND MICROWAVE OVEN. ALSO CLEAN/SANITIZE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERING.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, PALLETS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO CLEAN WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, AND MOP SINK. SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS IN SAME AREAS AND AROUNG PIPES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN CEILING PANELS SAME STORAGE ROOM.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPLACE BROKEN 2PART SINK FAUCET.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: CLUTTER; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS AND OFFICE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST STORED PALLETS AWAY FROM WALLS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 18, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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