FAMILY DOLLAR STORE # 6538 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, REAR STOCK ROOM ALONG WALLS, ON FLOORS UNDER PET AISLE SHELVING UNITS, FRONT WINDOW OF STORE AROUND FAN AND CHARCOAL DISPLAY, UNDER TABLE IN OFFICE, ON CHIPS SHELVING UNITS IN SCNACK AISLE AND UNDER ROLLING CHIP CARTS NEAR REGISTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH COVERINGS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MISSING OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER PET AISLE SHELVING RACK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS IN THE STOCK ROOM STORED ON FLOORS AS WELL AS EMPLOYEE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO CLEAN AND PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PESTS PROPERLY.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS IN THE STOCK ROOM STORED ON FLOORS AS WELL AS EMPLOYEE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO CLEAN AND PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PESTS PROPERLY.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.