DOLLAR TREE #5886 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND FRONT ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS ON ALONG INNER SIDES OF DOOR FRAME MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON DISPLAY SHELVES WITH CHIPS,CANDY,BAKING PANS,BALLOONS AND AIR GAS,CASHIER BOOTHS,SCHOOL SUPPLIES,REAR STORAGE AREA IN BETWEEN PALLETS AND U-BOATS,ON FLOOR UNDER MOST DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.ALSO-2- DEAD MICE ON FLOOR OF PAPER GOODS.AS WELL AS EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND SALES FLOOR .A BUCKET OF SOILED TOWELS WITH LIVE CRAWLING MAGGOTS MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, DEAD MICE AND BUCKET OF MAGGOTS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/8/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE FOOD AND STORE PROPERLY.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE ON SALES FLOOR MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR STORAGE.

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: MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AT CASHIER BOOTHS,MERCHANDISE SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR ,WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF AND CUSTOMERS TOILETROOMS.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST HANG UP WET MOPS THAT ARE INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN .

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: MUST MAKE AISLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA FOR EASY ACCESSIBLILITY FOR CLEANING AROUND PALLETS AND U-BOATS.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND SALES FLOOR,DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF WALK WAY.MUST SEAL HOLE IN CONCRETE FLOOR NEXT TO AIR GAS TANKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND SALES FLOOR,DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF WALK WAY.MUST SEAL HOLE IN CONCRETE FLOOR NEXT TO AIR GAS TANKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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.