DOUGLAS PARK DOLLAR & FOOD 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: FOUND 10-15 LIVE ROACHES MOSTLY IN THE REAR FOOD STORE ROOM. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. NEED TO CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL SERVICE TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE STORE SHELVES,3-COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVES IN THE REAR AREA AND THE FRONT COUNTER.

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: PROVIED WALL COVING BASEBOARDS THE SECTION WHERE NEEDED.REPLACE ALL MISSING AND TORN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. LIFT ALL STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN UNDERNEATH THEM THICK WITH DIRT BUILDUP AND REMOVE THE GLUE BOARDS WITH THE DEAD ROACHES ON THEM.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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: SEAL ALL THE HOLES AND CRACKS IN ALL THE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PEMISES.

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: CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST, DIRT AND DEAD ROACHES INSIDE.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE TOILET,SINK,WALLS, FLOOR AND CEILING.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DIRT BUILDUP.

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: CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DIRT BUILDUP.

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.