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 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER ALL KICK PLATES UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN PET SUPPLY AISLE #13, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN LEFT CORNER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND CANDY IN SEASONAL VALENTINE AISLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER, 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR HELIUM TANKS, SHELVING UNITS, AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 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.

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 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: REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES 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.