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

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION (18) STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2102960 DATE 10-31-17. STILL NOTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION OVER 400+ MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND STILL FOUND 1(1LBS)BAG OF CEREAL ON THE DISPLAY SHELVING GNAWED INTO WITH 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE SAME AREA, ALSO NOTED A 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE CHIP DISPLAY SHELVING AND ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE KICK PLATE, NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN AND ON MULTIPLE BOXES OF MERCHANDISE. NOTED THE FRONT DOOR STILL NOT RODENT PROOF. ALSO NOTED LIVE FLIES THROUGH OUT PREMISEs. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, FLIES AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT FURTHER RODENT ENTRY POINT. ALSO MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

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.

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. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING ON THE SALES FLOOR.

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 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT STORE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT STORE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.