DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #19022 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150-175 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA: THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE SAID AREA, ESPECIALLY ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR UNDER TWO BIG BOXES LABELED HEAD STRONG, ON THE FLOORS AND THE WAREHOUSE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SHELVING UNITS, ON THE FLAT BED CART AND ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE FLAT BED CART LOCATED BY THE STAIRS LEADING DOWNSTAIRS OF THE FACILITY, AND IN BETWEEN THE STORAGE BINS STORED ACROSS FROM THE COLD HOLDING UNITS LOCATED IN THE SAID AREA. THERE WERE ALSO MICE DROPPINGS IN THE SHELVING UNITS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE BINS AND MERCHANDISE THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA NOT ELEVATED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL SAID ITEMS IN THE SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS TO RECEPTACLES NOT TIGHT-FITTING AND THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE ENCLOSURE WITH A PLETHORA OF BROKEN CARDBOARD BOXES AND 10-18 CARTS FILLED WITH BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT LIDS TO RECEPTACLES SHALL BE CLOSED AND RECYCLABLES SHALL BE STORED IN RECEPTACLES OR WASTE HANDLING UNITS SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RECYCLABLES AND PROPERLY STORE THEM IN APPROPRIATE RECEPTACLES TO AVOID HARBORAGE FOR PEST AND INSECTS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLOOR NEAR THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLE IN THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

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 AN OPENING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLOOR NEAR THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLE IN THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

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.