DOLLAR TREE STORES #3128

8721 S STONY ISLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · grocery/dollar store

10 inspections

Complaint Re-InspectionMay 15, 2020
0 infractions
Complaint Re-InspectionMay 13, 2020
1 infraction
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - ON PREMISES AND STILL OBSERVING OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SALES FLOOR, DISPLAY SHELVES, WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL SHELVES AND CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Complaint Re-InspectionMar 23, 2020
6 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES (INCLUDING SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 6-501.111 OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 300+ RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE NOTED ON ALL SHELVING UNITS CONTAINING GROCERY FOODS NEAR DISPLAY COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT STORE. DROPPINGS WERE ON AND UNDER SHELVES CONTAINING CANNED GOODS, BOXED NOODLES, PREPACKAGED DESSERTS, COFFEE CUPS, SNACK FOODS, END-CAPS, UNDER BOXES AND ALONG WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD OPENED PACKAGED FOODS DUE TO RODENT CONTAMINATION, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL SHELVES AND CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND INVENTORY STORED ON THE FLOORS OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND ALONG FRONT WINDOWS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOM AND ELEVATE ALL INVENTORY BOXES AT AT LEAST 6 INCHS FROM THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.12 NOTED DEEPLY SOILED CARPETING IN THE MAIN LOBBY AND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THE REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR SURFACES.
ComplaintMar 16, 2020
7 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES (INCLUDING SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS FOR MEN AND WOMEN. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 200 RODENT DROPPING NOTED DURING INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE NOTED ON ALL SHELVING UNITS CONTAINING GROCERY FOODS NEAR DISPLAY COOLERS. DROPPING WERE ON AND UNDER SHELVES CONTAINING CANNED GOODS, BOXED NOODLES, PREPACKAGED DESSERTS, COFFEE CUPS, UNDER BOXES AND ALONG WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND INVENTORY STORED ON THE FLOORS OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOM AND ELEVATE ALL INVENTORY BOXES AT AT LEAST 6INCHS FROM THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - NOTED DEEPLY SOILED CARPETING IN THE MAIN LOBBY AND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THE REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR SURFACES.
ComplaintJul 13, 2018
6 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - FOUND NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA; MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAPS UNDER TWO OF THE FOUR FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS; MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOORS TO AVOID VISIBLE LIGHT.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN STORE AND DUST ON CEILING VENTS; MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT STORE AND IN STORAGE AREAS.
Canvass Re-InspectionDec 11, 2015
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
CanvassDec 4, 2015
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 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA,ALOMG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
ComplaintJul 12, 2013
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - BOTTOM DISPLAY FOOD,CANDY ,AND COOKIE,SHELVES NOT CLEAN OF ,DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN ALL LOWER FOOD SHELVES/MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - WALLS IN POOR REPAIR/HOLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA .MUST REPAIR.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Short Form ComplaintSep 17, 2012
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - backflow device needed at the rear/utility sink.must install.
ComplaintSep 12, 2011
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN INTERIOR ON REACH IN FREEZER LAST 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.NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS, AND LADIES RESTROOM.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS, AND REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER REAR.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDED AT THE REAR MOP/UTILITY SINK.