DOLLAR GENERAL STORE # 12061 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE CHIP DISPLAY SHELVING AND ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE KICK PLATE, ALSO IN THE SAME AREA FOUND 7 (8OZ) BAGS OF VARIOUS CHIPS GNAWED INTO, NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF WHERE DRY CEREAL IS DISPLAYED, NOT 2 (1LBS) BAGS OF CEREAL GNAWED INTO, NOTED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE, IN CORNERS, ON BOXES OF MERCHANDISE AND NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVING AND BAGS OF DOG FOOD IN THE PET FOOD DISPLAY AREA. NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL WITH 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN AND AROUND THE HOLE. NOTED THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT. ALSO MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVING THROUGH OUT STORE ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND TABLE IN THE BREAK ROOM AND OFFICE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

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 DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS, LITTER AND DROPPINGS.

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: NOTED HOLES IN THE FRONT SELLING AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL ANY AND ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT FUTHER ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED HOLES IN THE FRONT SELLING AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL ANY AND ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT FUTHER ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS.

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.