FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #6730 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS-MICE. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREA. 12 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN METAL RAILS,8- MICE DROPPINGSIN FLOOR CORNER BEHIND STORAGE STORED ON WALLS. REAR AREA TOO CLUTTERED TO ADEQUATELY INSPECT AREA. ALSO FRONT ENTRY DOOR AT BOTTOM INSIDE LEFT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. APPROX1/4 INCH AREA . MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS,REPAIR FRONT DOOR. RECOMMENED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD AND NON FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN FROM DEBRIS,AT ENTRANCE DORRS INTO PREMISES,ALONG FLOORS AT WINDOW,UNDER FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES,BEHIND CASHIER COUNTERS,REAR STORAGE,MOP AREA,WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN FROM DEBRIS,AT ENTRANCE DORRS INTO PREMISES,ALONG FLOORS AT WINDOW,UNDER FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES,BEHIND CASHIER COUNTERS,REAR STORAGE,MOP AREA,WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN.

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.