FAMILY DOLLAR #5478 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANIG SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND MICE ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE STORE. OVER 500 MICE DROPPING UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDERNEATH THE DISPLAY SHELVINGS WITH CHIPS, IN THE CORNER OF THE DISPLAY SHELVES WITH ELECTRIC FAN, IN THE FRONT AREA CORNER OF THE NEWSPAPER STAND, BEHIND THE OVAL ROASTER BOX, BY THE DOG AND CAT FOOD SHELVES, AND UNDERNEATH THROUGHOUT THE DISPLAY SHELVINGS IN THE STORE. ALSO SAW A LIVE MOUSE RUNNING FROM THE MALE WASHROOM TO THE BLACK CONTAINER OUTSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY. PRIORITY 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: ALL FOOD STOCK AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR AND ORGANIZED OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SUCH ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE DISPLAY SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE STORE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WASHBOWL SINK IN LADIES WASROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED IN THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ISTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN LADIES WASHROOM.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND DEBRIS AND DOG FECES AROUND AND BEHIND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DOG FECES AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B)

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE STORE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE STORE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.