FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #7469 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 80 RODENT DROPPINGS (MOUSE AND RAT) ON PREMISES IN VARIOUS AREAS: BEHIND COOLERS, IN STOCK ROOM, AND ON AND UNDER CHIP SHELVES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND EVIDENCE OF PESTS AND TO MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATE 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGES OF THE INNER AND OUTER DOORS AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO ALL OUTER OPENINGS ARE TIGHT FITTING AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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 DIRT, DEBRIS, AND ITEMS SCATTERED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE AND UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REGULARLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS OF FLOORING. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS AND TO 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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.