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FAMILY DOLLAR #6083 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FAMILY DOLLAR #6083 4425 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO 60653 Grocery Store
October 28, 2013 Complaint License #1472867
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #18
CRITICAL
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 PREMISES.46-RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS,REAR DOOR AREA, AROUND STORAGE,AND IN FRONT STORE AREA UNDER COMPUTER STATION.ALSO REAR DOOR BOTTOM AND FRONT INSIDE RIGHT DOOR BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL.REPAIR DOORS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DISPLAY STORAGE SHELVES AT CASH REGISTERS,AND FOOD/NON FOOD SUPPLY SHELVES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER DISPLAY STORAGE UNITS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTS VERY DUSTY IN WASHROOMS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTS VERY DUSTY IN WASHROOMS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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.

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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