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

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED STAFF WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED, LARGE CONTAINER STORED INSIDE WASHBOWL AND TOILET FILLED WITH URINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CONTAINER FROM WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AND FLUSH TOILET, CLEAN /SANITIZE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2176473 ON 5-30-18: 18-OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES NEAR CANDY, RECEIPT PAPER AND PRINTER UNDER WEST FRONT COUNTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER TOBACCO PRODUCTS 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES NEAR ELECTRONICS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR ICE FREEZER, 90 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER EAST REGISTER, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON PET SUPPLY AND PET FOOD SHELVES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON PAPER PRODUCT SHELVES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS END CAP, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON UTENSIL DISPLAY SHELVES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON CRACKERS AND COOKIES DISPLAY SHELVES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES NEAR POP TARTS, GATORADE, AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WEST STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN EAST STORAGE AREA, 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN OFFICE, 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER GIFT CARD SHELVES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN ICE FREEZER AND SHELVING UNITS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES BEHIND CD'S, BLANKETS, AND THROWS, 20 DROPPINGS ON SHELVES NEAR INFANT PAMPERS, FORMULA, AND WATER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CHILDREN CLOTHING, 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER DONUTS SHELVES IN FRONT SALES AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BETWEEN PEPSI AND COKE COOLERS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN PAPER GOOD SHELVES AND WALL NEAR EAST STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES BEHIND FOIL PANS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER SNACK CAKES, 20 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR UNDER LIPTON TEA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER ITALIAN ICE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES NEAR CEREAL, 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. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

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.