FAMILY DOLLAR #1940 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED DURING INVESTIGATION. 20 RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON SHELVES BEHIND THE LARGE PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS IN AISLE 3 AND ON FLOOR BEHIND STOCK ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL NEAR EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS MUST BE REPAIRED, ALL OF THE MASSIVE CLUTTER WHICH PROVIDES PEST HARBORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELIMINATED. 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: BOTH GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OVERFLOWING TRASH WITH LIDS UP FOUND AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. LIDS MUST KEPT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. ALSO RECOMMEND INCREASING NUMBER OF PICK-UPS PER WEEK SO THAT GARBAGE STORED INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM CAN BE PROPERLY DISCARDED(ALL TRASH SHOULD BE STORED IN DUMPSTERS NOT REAR STORAGE ROOM). 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 3-19-15 ON REPORT# 1528010 NOT CORRECTED: -34-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.-35- OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT; REMOVE DIRT BY CLEANING SINK WHICH DRAINS SLOWLY DUE TO DIRT INSIDE.-41-EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. UNABLE TO SEE CLEARLY SOME AREAS OF FLOORS AND WALLS FOR PEST ISSUES AND CLEANLINESS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOM. SOME ITEMS STORED IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR STORAGE WHICH IS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME (WATER TURNED OFF); SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE WHEN USING. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT WHERE EXCCESSIVE DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT. ALSO CLEAN BREAK AREA IN REAR(TABLE, MICROWAVE), AND SINK IN WASHROOM.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS AND DOOR INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR. REPLACE BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

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: REPAIR BLOWN LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM(3 OUT OF 5 NOT WORKING).

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPAIR BLOWN LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM(3 OUT OF 5 NOT WORKING).

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.