DOLLAR TREE #5886 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS BAGS OF CHIPS, CANDY, INSTANT POTATOES, AND SIDE PASTA DISHES, TORN, GNAWED, ADULTERATED WITH MICE DROPPINGS AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL FOOD DISPLAYED, SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, OR STORED IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE WHOLESOME, FREE FROM ADULTERATION, CONTAMINATION AND SAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B

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.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT MULTIPLE SINKS/WASHBOWLS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED HUMAN WASTE IN TOILETS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM DUE TO LACK OF WATER FOR FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LIVE MICE RUNNING ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES AND ACROSS FLOOR IN CHIP AISLE, OVER 500 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER ALL KICKPLATES UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA, 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES, 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF CANDY SHELVES, 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN PET SUPPLY AISLE #13, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF NUT SHELVES, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF COOKIE SHELVES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOXES OF PRETZELS AND RAISINS, 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES NEAR CANNED GOODS IN AISLE 16, 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER PINTO BEANS, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES NEAR INSTANT POTATOES AND PASTA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES NEAR BREAD, 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR SNACK AND PET FOOD PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR PET TOYS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN LEFT CORNER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES NEAR DISH WASHING DETERGENT NEAR FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND BACKROOM ENTRANCE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER WRAPPING PAPER IN GIFT SECTION, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS ALONG FRONT WINDOW NEAR PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR OVERHEAD DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2' GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD CONTAINERS,CARDBOARD BOXES, DEBRIS, TELEVISION, ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AND DUMPSTER LID OPEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND CLOSE DUMPSTER LID. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, DISPLAY RACKS/CASES, ALL SURFACES IN CHECKSTAND AND SALES AREA.

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: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN ALL SALES AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED FOOD BOXES AND OTHER DEBRIS AROUD INTERIOR TRASH COMPACTOR IN THE 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: REPAIR ALL CEILING LEAKS AND REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS,IN ALL AREAS.

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: REPAIR ALL CEILING LEAKS AND REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS,IN ALL AREAS.

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.