FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #6944 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: FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1ST SET WITH 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOORS 2ND SET WITH 1/8 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST COMPLETELY SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED 20-25 MICE DROPPING ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PEST CONTROL MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF LICENSE FOR PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER OPEN AND EXPOSED WITH TRASH, TRASH ON GROUND AND CONTAINER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CLEAN, CLOSE AND REPLACE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. ALL FOOD PRODUCT MUST BE UP OFF FLOOR AND STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS 6 INCHES FOR ACCESS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT TIMES.

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: STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE SHIELDED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE SHIELDED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.