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Dollar General

May 9, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Food In Good Condition, Safe, & Unadulteratedcritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED CANDY BAR WITH BITE MARK, OPEN WRAPPER AND RAT DROPPING IN BOX NEAR FRONT REGISTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 13Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED ANT ACTIVITY(APPROXIMATELY 40-50) NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
code 38
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE WITH MISSING PANELS/ WOODEN SLATS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH OPEN LIDS AND GARBAGE ABOVE AND OVERFLOWING FROM THE RIM. OBSERVED SEVERAL METAL CARTS WITH TRASH NEXT TO ENCLOSED DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAT LIDS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AND CLOSED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY SPECIFICALLY IN REAR WITH OVERSTOCK, ON 2ND FLOOR AND NEAR BASEMENT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUSBSTANCE ON WALLS AND CEILING IN MAIN FLOOR OFFICE AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE MOLD REMEDIATED FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY. OBSERVED LARGE SPIDER WEBS ALONG FRONT WINDOW ENTRANCE ABOVE PRODUCT INVENTORY AND EXTENDING ONTO INVENTORY AND FLOORS WITH DIRT/GRIME BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. TECHNICIANS ARRIVED ON SITE FOR MOLD ASSESSMENT DURING INSPECTION. • OBSERVED WOOD BOARDS WITH HOLES ATTACHED TO REAR STORAGE ROOM AND OFFICE WALLS. ALSO NOTED DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT COUNTER, REAR STORAGE AND AREAS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON ALL FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS. • OBSERVED BUCKLING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE FRONT WINDOW AND ABOVE PRODUCT INVENTORY AND PEELING PAINT IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION 5/2/2022 REPORT # 2555138. OBSERVED LIVE RODENT ON A TRAP AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 75-100 RATS DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE, 50-100 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH FOOD DISPLAY STANDS. OBSERVED 150-200 DROPPINGS IN FRONT ALONG WINDOWS BEHIND REGISTER CHECK OUT AREA.OBSERVED 20-30 RAT DROPPINGS NEAR DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 2, 2022: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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