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DOLLAR GENERAL STORE # 12061

4046 W ROOSEVELT RD, CHICAGO, IL 60624 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

DOLLAR GENERAL STORE # 12061 has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 8, 2010. The most recent inspection, on December 5, 2017, recorded 1 infraction.

4 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 31, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on February 8, 2010. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 12 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on November 30, 2017. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on December 5, 2017. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 30, 2017. For example: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS STILL NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS.
  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • NOTED 75 TO 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE SELLING/DISPLAY AREA AND A FEW SCATTTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS, LITTER AND DROPPINGS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING ON THE SALES FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PREMISE STILL HAVE A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT STORE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • NOTED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION (18) STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2102960 DATE 10-31-17. STILL NOTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION OVER 400+ MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND STILL FOUND 1(1LBS)BAG OF CEREAL ON THE DISPLAY SHELVING GNAWED INTO WITH 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE SAME AREA, ALSO NOTED A 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE CHIP DISPLAY SHELVING AND ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE KICK PLATE, NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN AND ON MULTIPLE BOXES OF MERCHANDISE. NOTED THE FRONT DOOR STILL NOT RODENT PROOF. ALSO NOTED LIVE FLIES THROUGH OUT PREMISEs. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, FLIES AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT FURTHER RODENT ENTRY POINT. ALSO MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVING THROUGH OUT STORE ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND TABLE IN THE BREAK ROOM AND OFFICE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS, LITTER AND DROPPINGS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING ON THE SALES FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT STORE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE/ORGANIZE AS NEEDED TO MAKE ALL AREAS ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTION. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS. MUST REMOVE KICK PLATES FROM THE SALES FLOOR STORAGE RACKS TO ALLOW ACCESSIBILITY FOR INSPECTION.
  4. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE CHIP DISPLAY SHELVING AND ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE KICK PLATE, ALSO IN THE SAME AREA FOUND 7 (8OZ) BAGS OF VARIOUS CHIPS GNAWED INTO, NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF WHERE DRY CEREAL IS DISPLAYED, NOT 2 (1LBS) BAGS OF CEREAL GNAWED INTO, NOTED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE, IN CORNERS, ON BOXES OF MERCHANDISE AND NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVING AND BAGS OF DOG FOOD IN THE PET FOOD DISPLAY AREA. NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL WITH 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN AND AROUND THE HOLE. NOTED THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT. ALSO MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVING THROUGH OUT STORE ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND TABLE IN THE BREAK ROOM AND OFFICE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS, LITTER AND DROPPINGS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED HOLES IN THE FRONT SELLING AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL ANY AND ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT FUTHER ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ORGANIZE AND PROVIDE BETTER INSPECTION AISLE FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND ON THE SELLING FLOOR AROUND THE FRONT CHIP DISPLAY AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ORGANIZE STOCK IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
  6. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  7. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  8. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  9. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT .ADJUST AND OR REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT DOOR AND REAR ROLLING SHUTTER DOOR.
  11. License

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.40 OR BELOW COLD,0 FROZEN.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS AND ROLLING SHUTTER DOORS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE MISSING GLASS AT FRONT DOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS AND WALLBASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,LOWER WALL AT ROLLING SHUTTERS.

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