FAMILY DOLLAR #5719 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISE.74-RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS UNDER CLUTTER IN BASEMENT,AND REAR STORAGE AREA.1-DEAD RODENT ON FLOOR AT BOTTOM OF BASEMENT STAIRS AND 1-UNDER CLUTTER ON BASEMENT FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ORGANIZE AREA.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-020

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM LAST REPORT #543538 DATED-8/8/2011 STILL EXIST.#33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,RACKS,STORAGE SHELVES,ETC. #34-FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES,STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. #35-REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES.REPAIR LEAK IN REAR STORAGE AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WATER SEEPAGE ON SEVERAL AREAS OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR TO KEEP FLOORS DRY.

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: DOOR FRAME AT WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT CLEAN OF EXCESSIVE DUST.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO WALL AREAS NOT CLEAN BY FRONT DOOR GROCERY CART AREA.MUST CLEAN OR REPAIR,(RE-PAINT).

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: DOOR FRAME AT WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT CLEAN OF EXCESSIVE DUST.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO WALL AREAS NOT CLEAN BY FRONT DOOR GROCERY CART AREA.MUST CLEAN OR REPAIR,(RE-PAINT).

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.