DOLLAR TREE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. 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.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: 7-206.12: Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. OBSERVED AN UNIDENTIFIED SUBSTANCE OF RODENT BAIT IN AN OPEN PLASTIC PET FOOD BOWL UNDER THE CAT FOOD SELF ON THE MAIN FLOOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION WAS FOUND ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APROX 100 IN THE BASEMENT RECLAIMED GOODS STORAGE AREA, APROX 25 BY THE BALLOON STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT, APROX 25 IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, 50 IN THE BASEMENT MAIN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, 25 IN THE HALLWAY BY THE SECOND STAIRCASE, 15 UNDER THE MAIN STAIRCASE, 10 BY THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP, 20 UNDER THE SHELF IN THE DOG FOOD AISLE ON THE FIRST FLOOR, 20 UNDER THE SHELF IN THE CAT FOOD AISLE ON THE FIRST FLOOR, 10 UNDER THE SHELF IN THE CEREAL AISLE ON THE FIRST FLOOR, 5 UNDER THE SHELF BY THE COOKIE AISLE ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ONE LIVE RAT WAS CAUGHT IN A TRAP IN THE BASEMENT DURING THE INSPECTION. FACILITY HAS COPESAN AS A PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. THE LAST SERVICE CALL WAS ON 8/17/18; EXTERIOR RODENT BURROWS WERE NOTED. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTION. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED 1" GAP ALONG SIDES OF FRONT DOORS. MUST CLOSE ALL GAPS AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.16: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING OF FACILITY COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE AND LEADING INTO THE DRY-FOOD STORAGE AREAS; CAUSING RAIN WATER TO LEAK INTO THE FACILITY. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BASEMENT. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS WITH 1 FOOT RAT TRAPS INSIDE THEM IN THE BACK AREA OF THE FIRST FLOOR. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS BY THE MOP SINK. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT WEATHER AND PEST ENTRY.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: OBSERVED APROX 150 DEAD FLIES/SPIDERS/ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11: OBSERVED BOXES OF MERCHANDISE STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR, ON PALLETS, AND ON SHELVING THAT DOES NOT ALLOW ACCESS FOR EASY CLEANING. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DEBRIS/LITTER COVERING THE GROUND IN THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS/LITER, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 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: 6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE FLOORS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BACK AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT SHOPPING AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM OF FACILITY. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

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: 6-501.114: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

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: 6-501.12(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNIT/KICKPLATES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND THE CONCRETE LEDGE OF THE BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE REGISTER STANDS.

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: 6-501.12(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNIT/KICKPLATES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND THE CONCRETE LEDGE OF THE BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE REGISTER STANDS.

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.