TOWN DOLLAR STORE 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS AND UNDER CLUTTER. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER SHELVES ON SALES FLOORS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO, NOTED AN APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM AND BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND A GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SIDE EXIT LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW PLYWOOD FLOORS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER OR INSTALL TILE. MUST MAKE AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DUSTY SHELVING RACKS THROUHOUT SALES FLOOR AND 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: MUST REMOVE CARPET IN ALL FOOD AISLES INCLUDING REFRIGERATED,FROZEN AND DRY FOOD SECTIONS. MUST PROVIDE TILE OR MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WORN,TORN AND DIRTY CARPET IN ALL OTHER AISLES. MUST REPAIR ALL LARGE HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WOOD AND CONCRETE FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST SEAL ALL WOOD AND CONCRETE FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND WASHROOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS.

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: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED AREAS IN CEILINGS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. MUST PAINT AND SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN WASHROOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR BASES BEHIND FRONT CHIP STORAGE RACK.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR OR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL AN ACTUAL WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK BEING DESIGNATED AS THE MOP SINK OR REMOVE THREADS FROM THE FAUCET.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR OR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL AN ACTUAL WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK BEING DESIGNATED AS THE MOP SINK OR REMOVE THREADS FROM THE FAUCET.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.