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DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #13777

5454 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #13777 has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 31, 2013. The most recent inspection, on February 6, 2018, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 4 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.

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 once on January 30, 2018. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 6, 2018. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 once on December 13, 2017. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

4 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHELVES INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLERS AT FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS UNDER THE EGG CARTS AT BOTTOM SHELF OF INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER AT FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED PREMISES HEAVILY CLUTTERED WITH ALL BOXES, CARTS OR ECT. IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
  2. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS AT CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLBASE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BY THE ENTRANCE DOOR, UNDER THE ROLLING CARTS, UNDER THE MOP, AND AT CORNERS NEXT TO DISPLAY SHELVING AT FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL SERVICE ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHELVES INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLERS AT FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS UNDER THE EGG CARTS AT BOTTOM SHELF OF INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER AT FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED PREMISES HEAVILY CLUTTERED WITH ALL BOXES, CARTS OR ECT. IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
  3. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed food, dust, clutter and debris underneath kick boards throughout facility. Instructed manager to detail clean throughout facility.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed several holes and chipped paint throughout walls in rear stockroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed no inner door sweep on rear exit door, (outer door sweep is proper) on Lotus street, side of building. Instructed manager to provide door sweep to prevent pest harborage. Observed excessive dust build on Vent cover in both customer restrooms. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
  4. License

    0 infractions

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