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FAMILY DOLLAR STORE # 6772

51 E 71ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

FAMILY DOLLAR STORE # 6772 has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 11, 2015. The most recent inspection, on April 29, 2024, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 6 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, 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.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times on May 19, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 May 19, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 May 19, 2020. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on May 19, 2020. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 2024. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

6 inspections

  1. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE FRONT AND REAR WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA.
  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT STOREROOM FLOOR, UNDER AISLES, IN STORAGE AREA, FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND MENS WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68 F. MUST PROVIDE HOTWATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN DAIRY COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BREAK ROOM/ STORAGE AREA, AND STORAGE AREA WITH GARAGE DOOR. FOUND DROPPING ALONG WALLS. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • FOUND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON DAIRY COOLER SHELVES. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT STOREROOM FLOOR, UNDER AISLES, IN STORAGE AREA, FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED BEBRIS AND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF STORAGE BOXES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND AROUND THE REAR OF THE STORE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, BETTER ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE THE ITEMS AND STORE THEM 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF STORAGE BOXES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND AROUND THE REAR OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE THE ITEMS.
  5. 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 APPROXIMATELY 75-80 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE IN GROCERY AREA UNDER SHELVING AND BEHIND COOLERS AND AROUND STORAGE BOXES AND 10 IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS NOTED, BETTER ORGANIZE THE STORE AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED BEBRIS AND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF STORAGE BOXES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND AROUND THE REAR OF THE STORE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, BETTER ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE THE ITEMS AND STORE THEM 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF STORAGE BOXES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND AROUND THE REAR OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE THE ITEMS.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE RACKS, AND IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, AND DIRTY WALLS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE MOP SINK AREA, BEHIND THE CUSTOMER COUNTER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE; CLEAN, ORGANIZE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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