FAMILY DOLLAR #5834 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND DAIRY COOLER WITH AN OUT OF ORDER SIGN AND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 92.0F. FACILITY DID NOT HAVE ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE COOLER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT IS HOLDING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. OBSERVED OVER 500 MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY; BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT COUNTERS, IN THE REAR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SHELVING, ALONG REAR WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS, OUTSIDE OF MEN'S WASHROOM, BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BEHIND FOOD AND DAIRY REFRIGERATION, UNDER AISLE WITH DOG AND CAT FOODS, ON HOMEGOOD'S SHELF, UNDER CHIP SHELVES IN CHIP AISLE, AND AROUND APPLICATION COMPUTER IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE STAINED CHIP BOXES FOR FRONT DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER STAINED DRINK FOUNTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED DAMANGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE, WASHROOMS, AND ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS THRUOUT FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND DAMAGED TILE UNDER THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.

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: OBSERVED COLLAPSED CEILING ABOVE THE BABY GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED COLLAPSED CEILING ABOVE THE BABY GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.