FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #6594 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED BAGS ON OYSTER CRACKERS AND CRUNCHY CHEEZ DOODLES GNAWED, ADULTERATED WITH MICE DROPPINGS AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL FOOD OFFERED FOR SALE SHALL BE WHOLESOME, FROM CONTAMINATION, ADULTERATION, AND SAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B

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 OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES NEAR CANDY, RECEIPT PAPER AND PRINTER UNDER WEST FRONT COUNTER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER TOBACCO PRODUCTS 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES NEAR ELECTRONICS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR ICE FREEZER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER EAST REGISTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON PET SUPPLY AND PET FOOD SHELVES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON PAPER PRODUCT SHELVES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS END CAP, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON UTENSIL DISPLAY SHELVES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON CRACKERS AND COOKIES DISPLAY SHELVES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES NEAR POP TARTS, GATORADE, AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND UNDER CHIP DISPLAY RACK IN WEST STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN EAST STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BETWEEN ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DISPLAY SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND SALES AREA, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, TABLE IN BREAKROOM, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS.

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: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN OFFICE, FRONT COUNTER, STORAGE, AND SALES AREA.

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: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN WEST AND EAST STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREAS.

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: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN WEST AND EAST STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREAS.

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.