DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #11565 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENTS ON SITE. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 250 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE SALES FLOOR, ON SHELVES,ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, 2 LIVE MICE RUNNING FROM UNDER A SHELF AND 1 LIVE MICE IN THE STOCK ROOM IN THE REAR. 1 LIVE MICE IN THE OFFICE BEHIND THE WALL. 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE OFFICE BETWEEN CLUTTER PAPERS AND BOXES. OBSERVED OVER 500 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STOCK ROOM ON RACKS, BOXES, ALONG THE WALLS AND THROUGHOUT THE SIDE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE STOCK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH. OBSERVED MOLD ON THE DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER STORED IN THE REAR STOCK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOLIET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, FLOORS IN THE TOLIET ROOMS, BACKROOM, AND OFFICE. INTERIOR OF COOLERS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, CORNER NEAR THE OFFICE, IN THE OFFICE ON THE FLOOR AND DESK, IN STOCK ROOM, AND IN BACK BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, CORNER NEAR THE OFFICE, IN THE OFFICE ON THE FLOOR AND DESK, IN STOCK ROOM, AND IN BACK BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.