FAMILY DOLLAR, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT UNWHOLESOME, UNSOUND CONDITION, AND UNSAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. OBSERVED RODENT (MICE) GNAWED BAGS OF CHIPS AND POPCORN ON DISPLAY AND BEING OFFERED FOR SALE. OVER 200 DROPPINGS WITH CHIPS AND POPCORN DEBRIS ON DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND DISPOSE AND DENATURE ALL PRODUCT. VIOLATION 7-38-005B CRITICAL.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: SIGHTED LIVE MOUSE RUNNING ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. RODENT (MICE) INFESTATION NOTED THROUGH OUT PREMISES: HUNDREDS OF MICE DROPPINGS NOTED BEHIND CASHIER LINE ON FLOOR AND ON STORAGE SHELVES, ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO DISPLAY WINDOWS, ON FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES, CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES, COVERED ON DISPLAY FLOOR AND ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. FOUL URINE LIKE SMELL NOTED ON SITE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 CRITICAL.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTERS WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE/DEBRIS, LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL STORAGE SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

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 NOT CLEAN, STAINED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL STAINS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACE.

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: WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN, CHIPPED SURFACE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND REPAIR WALLS.

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: WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN, CHIPPED SURFACE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND REPAIR WALLS.

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.