FAMILY DOLLAR #5478 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: NO RECEIPT OF INSPECTION FROM THE PEST CONTROL TERMINIX TECHNICIAN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT TERMINIX. PROVIDE ALL THE CURRENT RECEIPT OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE SURROUNDING AREA OF THE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH DEBRIS (CARDBOARD, EMPTY SODA CANS, SODA BOTTLES, PAPERS, TIRE, ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SURROUNDING AREA BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

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: NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND IN THE MOP SINK. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 59.9F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

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.

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON BOTH WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.

All food must be properly labeled with required information.

Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUES SERIOUS.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE STORE, UNDER ALL THE DISPLAY SHELVES,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER, THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE ROOM, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS, AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

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: STAINED AND DAMGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE STORE AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.

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: STAINED AND DAMGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE STORE AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.

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.