FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #6681 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -40, OR MORE THROUGHOUT REAR STOCKROOM, ALONG WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTIONS, AS WELL AS CORNERS. -15-20, AT NORTH EAST CORNER AND ALONG WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION UNDERNEATH PILLOW DISPLAY SHELVING. -30, OR MORE ON BOTH SIDES OF KITTY LITTER AISLE, UNDER SHELVING. -20, OR MORE SHATTERED THROUGHOUT CAT FOOD UPPER SHELVING LEVELS. AS WELL AS MICE GNAW MARKS ON CAT FOOD BAGS. -20, OR MORE AT NORTH WEST CORNER AND ALONG WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION, UNDERNEATH TOILET PAPER AND ENTERTAINMENT DISPLAY SHELVING. -20, OR MORE UNDERNEATH CENTER CANDY AND CONDIMENT AISLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND TO SCHEDULE SERVICE WITH PEST CONTROL OPERATOR, TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOD AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALONG THE WALLS AND FLOOR JUNCTIONS AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, IN LADIES RESTROOM, IN REAR STOCKROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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: OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, IN LADIES RESTROOM, IN REAR STOCKROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.