DOLLAR DEPOT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1154446 ON 7-10-12. 18-REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF RIGHT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF LEFT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. PROVIDE RECENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT. LAST RECEIPT DATED 6-30-11. 26-WASHBOWL NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MISSING DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING DRAINPIPE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF RIGHT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF LEFT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. PROVIDE RECENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT, LAST RECEIPT DATED 6-30-11. UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION SEE VIOLATION 14.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: WASHBOWL NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MISSING DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING DRAINPIPE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION SEE VIOLATION 14.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COUNTERS, ETC.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR WALLS IN REAR STORAGE (PEELING PAINT) AND WASHROOM (WATER DAMAGE). REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM, STORAGE, SALES AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN REAR STORAGE.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.