7-ELEVEN #29168 in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/18/23

CHICAGO, IL - 7-ELEVEN #29168 received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/18/2023.

Situated at 3559 N PULASKI RD, the establishment is part of Avondale's active food service sector. The Avondale area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 3 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation involved hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present - Comments: Observed Evidence of Rodent Activity and Live Flying Insects on the Premises. Observed Approx. 50 Mouse Droppings on the Floor and Storage Shelves in the Small Corner Storage Room Next to the Walk-in Freezer, Along the Walls Under the Storage Shelves in the Rear Storage/dish Washing Area and Behind the Atm Machine and Ice Cream Freezer Next to the Front Door. Also Observed Over 10 Live Small Flying Insects Flying Around the Dish Washing Area and on Boxes of Stock. Managemement Instructed to Clean and Remove All Rodent Droppings From All Affected Areas. Additional Pest Control Service Is Needed to Eliminate All Pest Activity. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-020(a). Citation Issued.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

The second violation involved hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present - Comments: Observed Many Dead Insects on the Floor and Storage Shelves of the Dish Washing/storage Area. Management Instructed to Clean and Remove All Dead Insects From All Affected Areas.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The third violation related to pest management. Inspectors documented: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Presen. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/18/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.