Dollar Tree

October 16, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED INSTRUCTED TO POST AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
code 10Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER OR WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALKIN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED DEAD WATERBUGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD WATERBUGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. • OBSERVED FIVE SMALL FLIES IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SMALL FLIES IN BOTH WASHROOMS KILLED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. ONE PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT DATED 2/28/2023 AND NO IDPH LICENSE FOR PEST CONTROL COMPANY IN BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED BOXES, SHELVES, RACKS AND PALLETS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND BOXES OF NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN RETAIL AND IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BASE OF MULTI-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR RETAIL AREA. OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AND SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR SHELVING AND BASE OF MULTI-DOOR COOLER IN REAR RETAIL AREA. OBSERVED BLACK DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF PEPSI AND COKE COOLER IN FRONT CASHIER AREA. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BASE OF SNAPPLE COOLER. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BEVERAGE COOLERS IN SNACK AREA. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF SHELVES OF NON WORKING COOLER WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED DUST ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN RETAIL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EITHER UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND IN OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ENTIRE REFUSE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT RETAIL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR IN RETAIL UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN RETAIL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS IN RETAIL AREA WHERE BEVERAGES ARE STOCKED WITH SPILLAGE ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR AND SPLASHES ON DOOR AND WALL IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EASTSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EASTSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

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