FAMILY DOLLAR #6514 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. UNCLEAN MOP NOTED IN BASIN OF HANDSINK. OLD STUFFED ANIMAL AND FILTH NOTED IN URINAL. TOILET AND WALLS NOT CLEAN. OVERLFLOWING TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NUMEROUS (100) MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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.

INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF - Comments: INADEQUATE TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR INTERIOR. NOTED NUMEROUS CARDBOARD BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT OVERFLOWING WITH EXPOSED TRASH AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE TRASH CONTAINERS ON SITE, DISPOSE OF GARBAGE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Slow cooling allows spore-forming bacteria like C. perfringens to germinate and multiply to dangerous levels.

Foods must be rapidly cooled to safe temperatures.

Cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within 4 additional hours; Use shallow pans, ice baths, cooling wands, or blast chillers; Monitor with thermometer.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME 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: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DIRT, STAINED BLACK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND REMOVE STAINS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DIRT, STAINED BLACK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND REMOVE STAINS.

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.