DOLLAR TREE #5886 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 500 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER ALL KICKPLATES UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES, 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF CANDY SHELVES AISLE #14, 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 AISLE #19, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOXES OF PRETZELS AND RAISINS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES NEAR CANNED GOODS IN AISLE #16, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER PINTO BEANS IN AISLE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES NEAR INSTANT POTATOES AND PASTA, 10 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 ON SHELVES NEAR CHIPS IN AISLE #9, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS ALONG FRONT WINDOW NEAR PAPER TOWELS, 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINETS AT ALL CHECKSTANDS,50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BETWEEN DISPLAY SHELVES AND CONVEYOR BELT AT CHECKSTANDS, 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR HELIUM TANKS AND SHELVING UNITS IN BACKROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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 DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH, EXCESSIVE LITTER AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, DUMPSTER LIDS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING. 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 AROUND 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: REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR WASHROOMS.

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: REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR WASHROOMS.

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.