FAMILY DOLLAR #5002 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED TRASH, DEBRIS, TRASH BAGS AND A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. LIDS ON ALL DUMPSTERS OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISPOSAL AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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: FOUND ONE OF TWO TOILETS INOPERABLE. THE TOILET IN THE MENS WASHROOM IS NOT CONNECTED TO A WATER SOURCE TO USE PROPERLY; MUST CONNECT TOILET SO THAT IT FUNCTIONS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOOR IN MENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR FROM REPAIRS MADE DURING SEWAGE PROBLEM; MUST REPAIR FLOOR. FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS, WASHROOMS, UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND IN ALL CLOSETS NEED DETAIL CLEANING. REMOVE ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS OBSERVED.

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: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS OF BOTH WASHROOMS. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE MENS WASHROOM, OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILE AND HOLES IN THE CEILINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS; MUST REPAIR ALL HOLES AND REPLACE ALL TILES WHERE NEEDED. CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND MOP SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ON THE FLOOR AND NOT CONNECTED TO A WATER SOURCE; MUST CONNECT SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE. THE SINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING; MUST CORRECT SO THAT WATER DRAINS PROPERLY FROM SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASHROOM TOILETS AND SINKS.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.