FAMILY DOLLAR 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM AND BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. ALSO NOTED AN APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO NOTED 3 LARGE FLIES ON THE SALES FLOOR AND IN THE STORAGE ROOM, APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE MOP SINK AND APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON TOP OF GARBAGE LEFT ON THE FLOOR IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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 AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM THE SMALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF THE LID. ALSO NOTED THE LARGE OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH ALL THE LIDS OPEN AND THE FRAME BENT PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND CLOSE THE LID AT THE SMALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. ALSO REPAIR THE BENT FRAME AND LIDS AT THE LARGE RECEPTACLE AND PROPERLY CLOSE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: WASHROOMS ON SITE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED THE TOILET IN THE MENS WASHROOM CLOGGED WITH FECES INSIDE AND NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING. MUST REPAIR. ALSO NOTED TOILETS,SINKS,WALLS AND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED . NOTED VISIBLE WASTE, DIRT AND GRIME ON SINKS, URINALS AND TOILETS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS WASH ROOMS. ALSO NOTED WALLS AND DOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED THE WASTE BASKET IN THE MENS WASHROOM FULL AND NOTED GARBAGE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WOMENS WASH ROOM WITH ANTS CRAWLING ON TOP AND SOILED TOILET PAPER ON THE FLOORS IN SEVERAL STALLS. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING,DISPOSE OF GARBAGE AND CLEAN ALL SINKS, TOILETS, THE URINAL, THE WALLS AND FLOORS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AS NEEDED AND REMOVE SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR,THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR, IN WASHROOMS AND IN REAR STOCK AREA.

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: MUST REMOVE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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: MUST REMOVE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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.