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FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #6730

5114 S RACINE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #6730 has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 4, 2011. The most recent inspection, on December 1, 2011, found no infractions.

2 of 3 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.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions.

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 August 4, 2011. 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 2 times on August 4, 2011. 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 August 4, 2011. 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.

3 inspections

  1. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 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.IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS-MICE. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREA. 12 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN METAL RAILS,8- MICE DROPPINGSIN FLOOR CORNER BEHIND STORAGE STORED ON WALLS. REAR AREA TOO CLUTTERED TO ADEQUATELY INSPECT AREA. ALSO FRONT ENTRY DOOR AT BOTTOM INSIDE LEFT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. APPROX1/4 INCH AREA . MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS,REPAIR FRONT DOOR. RECOMMENED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD AND NON FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN FROM DEBRIS,AT ENTRANCE DORRS INTO PREMISES,ALONG FLOORS AT WINDOW,UNDER FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES,BEHIND CASHIER COUNTERS,REAR STORAGE,MOP AREA,WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.UPON ENTERING REAR STORAGE AREA,OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF STORAGE AND ARTICLES ON FLOORS. MUST REMOVE STORAGE AT LEAST 6-INCHES FROM ALL WALLS.MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

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