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FAMILY DOLLAR #1940 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

FAMILY DOLLAR #1940 (AKA: MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) 917 W 88th St (8800S), CHICAGO 60620 School
March 19, 2015 Complaint License #26651
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE UNCLEAN; INCLUDING UNDERNEATH SELLING FLOOR SHELVES WHERE HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP AND ITEMS FROM STORAGE SHELVES HAVE FALLEN BEHIND/UNDERNEATH, REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WASHROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM; REPLACE.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT; REMOVE DIRT BY CLEANING SINK WHICH DRAINS SLOWLY DUE TO DIRT INSIDE.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT; REMOVE DIRT BY CLEANING SINK WHICH DRAINS SLOWLY DUE TO DIRT INSIDE.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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