DOLLAR & UP GROUP, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION WITH INTERNAL THERMOMETERS THAT MAINTAIN TEMP AT 40F AND BELOW FOR STORAGE OF PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST PROVIDE A LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS: MSDS SHEETS, MAP OF STORE, COPY OF STATE LICENSE AND RECEIPTS (INVOICES). REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING; RECOMMENDED A STRIP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR FOR TIGHTER FIT.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.

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 ANY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. SEAL HOLES IN LOWER WALL IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE FURNACE LOCATED. PROVIDE A WALL COVING FOR WALLBASE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR.

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 ANY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. SEAL HOLES IN LOWER WALL IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE FURNACE LOCATED. PROVIDE A WALL COVING FOR WALLBASE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR.

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.