FAMILY DOLLAR #32004 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND SUPPLY ALL THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS WITH NO HOT WATER (75.2F FOR THE WOMEN'S AND 74.5F FOR THE MEN'S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: FOUND 1 BAG OF CHIPS THAT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED INTO BY A RODENT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOODS SAFE FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. MANAGER DISCARDED OF THE BAG (3.5 OZ VALUED A $1). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 200 RODENT DROPPINGS ALL IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE IN THE CORNERS, ON THE SHELVING AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS ALL IN THE CORNERS, MIDDLE OF THE FLOOR AND ON THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SHELVING IN THE FRONT WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES. MAINTAIN SAME.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE A COVER/LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAME.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.