Dollar Tree # 657 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. A 1/2 INCH GAP FOUND AT LOWER CENTER SECTION OF FRONT DOORS AND A GAP GREATER THAN 1 INCH FOUND AT THE EAST LOWER SECTION OF ROLL-UP REAR EXIT DOOR. ALL DOORS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOMS, SIDES AND CENTERS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ALSO OBSERVED ON PREMISES. OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN AISLE 5 WHERE FOOD ITEMS ARE DISPLAYED ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH PACKAGED ITEMS AND ON LEDGES OF LOWER SHELVES AT THE ENDS OF THE AISLE 5, 20 NOTED ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA WHERE ROLL-UP EXIT DOOR IS LOCATED, AND 30 FOUND SCATTERED ON NON-FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, ALL CLUTTERED/HARBORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT REAR AND ON SALES FLOOR MUST BE ELIMINATED, AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED LIDS OPEN ON ALL DUMPSTERS WITH SOME DEBRIS ON GROUND. MUST KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND SURROUNDING AREA CLEAN 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.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR, ALL STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND REGISTERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND ICE CREAM FREEZER.

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: REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT FROM FLOORS IN WASHROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL REAR SECTIONS OF STORAGE AREAS, DIRT AND DEBRIS NOTED. NEED AN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON SALES/DISPLAY FLOOR(CARPETING NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE NOR IN GOOD REPAIR). LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT, MUST LOCATE SOURCE AND KEEP ALL AREAS DRY. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

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 ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR. PAINT UNFINISHED WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN PAINTED WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOMS AREAS(DIRT).

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING IN STAIRWAY LEADING INTO AND INSIDE DARK SECTIONS OF BASEMENT.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

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.