DOLLAR TREE # 4204 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED MICE EATEN CHIPS BAG ITEM WAS REMOVED AND STORE MANAGER DISPOSED OF. NEED TO CHECK THE CHIPS, CANDY, COOKIES ALL FOOD ITEMS THUR- OUT STORE.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 350 MICE DROPPINGS THRU-OUT STORE ON PRODUCT STORAGE SHELVES BY CHIPS,CANDY,COOKIES ETC. UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, FRONT OFFICE FLOOR WINDOW LEDGE FRONT. REAR STORAGE/ DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1"GAP ON SIDE OF DOOR. NEED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL TO RETURN WITH BLACK LIGHT TO SEE WHERE THE MICE ARE COMMING FROM. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. NEED TO REMOVE ALL KICK PLATES AT BOTTOM OF STORAGE SHELVES.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MENS ROOM VENT COVER MISSING NEED TO REPLACE.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL STORAGE SHELVES.

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: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS FRONT , OFFICE , UNDER STORAGE SHELVES,REAR STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR.KEEP PALLETS AWAY FROM THE WALL AND PAINT A RODENT TRACK AROUND THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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: NEED TO FILL ALL HOLES AT BASE OF WALL BY REAR DOORS, WALL BEHIND STORAGE SHELVE WHERE PAPER TOWELS ARE STORED.NEED TO CLEAN LADIES RESTROOM CEILING VENT DUSTY.

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: NEED TO FILL ALL HOLES AT BASE OF WALL BY REAR DOORS, WALL BEHIND STORAGE SHELVE WHERE PAPER TOWELS ARE STORED.NEED TO CLEAN LADIES RESTROOM CEILING VENT DUSTY.

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.