CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Sunoco gas station located at 2121 Western Ave., Chillicothe, underwent a health inspection on August 1, 2024, revealing several critical and non-critical violations.
The inspection, conducted by local health authorities, highlighted the following issues:
3717-1-02.4(C)(15): Critical – Employees were not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report health information. This was corrected during the inspection by providing the necessary documentation.
3717-1-02.4(C)(17): No written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events were available. The facility was provided with the required procedures during the inspection.
3717-1-03: Food Safety – Inspectors observed prepackaged sandwiches and cheese sticks in the walk-in cooler that were discolored and held at an unsafe temperature of 70 degrees. The affected food items were discarded.
3717-1-04.6(B): Critical – Utensils and food-contact surfaces were not sanitized at the required frequency due to the disconnection of the three-compartment sink. The facility was instructed to purchase a plumbing permit and, once approved, reinstall the sink to ensure proper cleaning and sanitization every 24 hours.
3717-1-04.1(H): Nonfood-contact surfaces were not easily cleanable, with untreated wood being used for shelving. The facility was advised to apply paint or sealant to the wood.
3717-1-04.2(I): No sanitizer test kit was available on-site.
3717-1-04.2(B)(1): Repeat – The three-compartment sink for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing utensils had been disconnected and moved. The facility needs to purchase and approve a plumbing permit before reinstalling the sink.
901:3-4-16(C): The facility did not comply with Person in Charge (PIC) certification requirements.
Comments: The inspector noted that the three-compartment sink had been disconnected and moved, with maintenance scheduled. A plumbing permit must be purchased for any plumbing changes. The inspector discussed the plumbing permit process with the PIC and instructed that the cappuccino machine should not be used until the three-compartment sink is installed and the machine can be cleaned at the required frequency. Copies of the employee illness policy, cleanup procedures, and the inspection report were provided to the PIC.
The Sunoco gas station must address these violations promptly to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
