7-Eleven #36793b

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods(chicken wings, milk, eggs) without original city of Chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge city of Chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed handsink employee restroom not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand soap for hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no paper towel at the hand-sink in the dish area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation combined with violation above

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at handsink at front prep at (69.2f) instructed person in charge hot water at all hand-washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed the toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

Previous core violation corrected

Noted continued non-compliance from report #2604956 conducted on 10/21/2024. Previous core violations not corrected: (#57)2-102.13: **c** food handler training (pa 100-0367 food handling regulation enforcement act) observed no food handler training available for any food handling employees at facility. Instructed manager to ensure all employees have food handler training, and all new employees receive training within 30 days. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed cardboard used as lining in the walk in cooler shelves. Instructed manager to remove and provide a smooth and easily cleanable replacement for shelf lining.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed the outside waste receptacle lid not maintained: unable to close tight fit to container due to excessive trash overflowing and stacked on top of containers. Secure container lid to properly close and prevent rodent harborage, food source. Remove excessive trash to allow for lid to close. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-020(b). Citation issued. Manager instructed employees to consolidate trash and remove excess boxes. Trash receptacle is now fully closed.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed the rear dry storage/dishwashing area to be heavily cluttered with excessive trash and loose boxes. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of excessive trash and clutter build up.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed personal items and clothing stored on food items and shelves in the rear dry storage/dish washing area. Instructed manager that all personal items must be stored in designated employee personal storage areas.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no food handler training available for any food handling employees at facility. Instructed manager to ensure all employees have food handler training, and all new employees receive training within 30 days.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Observed no summary report from most recent inspection on 11/01/2021 posted in plain view of public at time of inspection. Instructed manager to ensure summary report is posted and available in plain view of public at all times. New summary report provided at time of inspection for current inspection. Priority foundation violation, 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

No person in charge was present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation was issued.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Noted no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods (hot dogs, pizza chicken etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served. Also, the person in charge must have a city of Chicago certificate by the next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Noted no sanitizer test strip kit on-site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a test strip kit on-site at all times to monitor the strength of the sanitizer properly. Priority foundation. 7-38-005

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Noted dirt and debris on the floor of the outside garbage area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed handsink in rear dishwashing area blcoked by boxes with several empty plastic bottles inside handsink making hand sink inaccessible. All boxes in front of handsink and bottles within handsink were removed during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed ice machine with sign on it that says out of order. Observed ice chute and drainage area with mold like substance. Person in charge was unable to open machine that needed a ladder and tools to look inside. Machine was tagged during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Observed wiping cloths stored on counter. Wiping cloths must be stored in santizer solution when not in use.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed exterior of oven in front food prep area unclean with grease residue. Clean and maintain exterior of oven.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed garbage on ground around dumpster area. Clean and maintain dumpster area.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed mops need to be hung after use.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Additional water pressure needed at the rear hand washing sink in rear dish area. Must provide and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed a few water damaged ceiling tiles above slurpee and soda machines in front selling area. Must repair and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed dust build up on ventilation vents above food display shelving and display cooler. Must clean and maintain.