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Family Dollar Store # 7612

7927 S Ashland Ave

Last inspected Feb 28, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 28, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES,DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING REAR STORAGE AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Feb 23, 2024

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS REAR STORAGE AREA-UNDER TABLE,IN BETWEEN MERCHANDISE BOATS,DOG FOOD.SALES FLOOR- ON SHELVING UNITS-CANDY,UNDER POP COOLER,CHIP DISPLAY UNIT,ON TOP OF JARS OF CHEESE SUACE, PASTA SAUCE,ON FLOOR BEHIND PALLET NEXT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER,ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND POP COOLER,SEASONAL AISLE,BASKETS.CASHIER AREA- IN WINDOW SILLS,ON TOP OF STUFF ANIMAL ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/21/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITQATION ISSUED)

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS BUILD UP AT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES,DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING REAR STORAGE AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 23, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Feb 21, 2024

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS BUILD UP AT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 50Other

Official wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES ON PREMISES AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RANGING FROM 56.4F-57.2F AND MOPSINK-56.8F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES,DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING REAR STORAGE AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS REAR STORAGE AREA-UNDER TABLE,IN BETWEEN MERCHANDISE BOATS,DOG FOOD.SALES FLOOR- ON SHELVING UNITS-CANDY,UNDER POP COOLER,CHIP DISPLAY UNIT,ON TOP OF JARS OF CHEESE SUACE, PASTA SAUCE,ON FLOOR BEHIND PALLET NEXT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER,ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND POP COOLER,SEASONAL AISLE,BASKETS.CASHIER AREA- IN WINDOW SILLS,ON TOP OF STUFF ANIMAL ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/21/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITQATION ISSUED)

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MOPSINK CLOGGED WITH STANDING DIRTY WATER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 21, 2024 · Original Source

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