FAMILY DOLLAR # 5195 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED PRODUCT OF ADULTERATED & UNSOUND CONDITION ON DISPLAY SHELF, OFFERED FOR SALE. RODENT GNAWED BAG OF POPCORN AND GNAWED POPCORN KERNELS ON SITE AT CHIP DISPLAY AREA. MGR VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B CRITICAL.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INADEQUATE STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME TO STORE PRODUCT PROPERLY.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL DISPLAY AND STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DUST, DEBRIS.

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: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND DISPLAY SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. STOCK ON FLOOR THRU-OUT REAR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND AWAY FROM WALL.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.