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FAMILY DOLLAR #5478 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FAMILY DOLLAR #5478 6240 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60659 Grocery Store
October 17, 2014 Canvass License #1845744
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LADIES RESTROOM DOOR KNOB. DOOR IS MISSING THE DOOR KNOB.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN, THE SHELVING RACKS AT THE MILK AND EGGS REACH-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND BLACK BUILD-UP AT COOLER.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN SANITIZE/REPAIR FLOORS TILES IN POOR CONDITION INSIDE THE MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE LAUDRY SOAP DISPLAY CASES, AND IN FRONT OF THE 2 LITER SODA SHEVLING RACKS.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF THE RESTROOMS, WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN FRONT OF THE CASH REGISTER AREA AND IN THE REAR PORTION OF THE STORE AT BOTH CORNERS FROM THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE NORTH PORTION OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA. EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT WALLS BLOCKED BY PRODUCT.COULD NOT INSPECT ENTIRE NORTH PORTION OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL HOLES/OPENINGS AT WALL LOCATED NEAR FLOOR ON THE BACK RECEVING WALL.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF THE RESTROOMS, WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN FRONT OF THE CASH REGISTER AREA AND IN THE REAR PORTION OF THE STORE AT BOTH CORNERS FROM THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE NORTH PORTION OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA. EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT WALLS BLOCKED BY PRODUCT.COULD NOT INSPECT ENTIRE NORTH PORTION OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL HOLES/OPENINGS AT WALL LOCATED NEAR FLOOR ON THE BACK RECEVING WALL.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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