DOLLAR TREE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED INSTRUCTED TO POST AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER OR WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALKIN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD WATERBUGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD WATERBUGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.

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: OBSERVED FIVE SMALL FLIES IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SMALL FLIES IN BOTH WASHROOMS KILLED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. ONE PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT DATED 2/28/2023 AND NO IDPH LICENSE FOR PEST CONTROL COMPANY IN BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) 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 BOXES, SHELVES, RACKS AND PALLETS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND BOXES OF NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN RETAIL AND IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BASE OF MULTI-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR RETAIL AREA. OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AND SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR SHELVING AND BASE OF MULTI-DOOR COOLER IN REAR RETAIL AREA. OBSERVED BLACK DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF PEPSI AND COKE COOLER IN FRONT CASHIER AREA. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BASE OF SNAPPLE COOLER. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BEVERAGE COOLERS IN SNACK AREA. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF SHELVES OF NON WORKING COOLER WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED DUST ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN RETAIL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS 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 NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EITHER UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS 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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND IN OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ENTIRE REFUSE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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 STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT RETAIL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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 DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR IN RETAIL UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN RETAIL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS IN RETAIL AREA WHERE BEVERAGES ARE STOCKED WITH SPILLAGE ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR AND SPLASHES ON DOOR AND WALL IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EASTSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EASTSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EASTSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EASTSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.