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Dollar Tree, 4225 W Armitage Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago

4225 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, 60639 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 18, 2020
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: 2-501. 11 observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide a written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outlined in the procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed approximately 5 mouse droppings on the floor of the rear storage area around and behind the pallets and rolling carts. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from the affected areas. Also observed 3 ants on the retail storage shelves in the candy aisle. Also observed 6 small, black flies on walls in restrooms additional pest control service is needed to eliminate all of the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: 3-305. 11 must store all food items at least 6' off the floor and away from the walls to prevent pest harborage conditions.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: observed hot water temperature 98. 3f at restroom on left. Instructed management to provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100f at all sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 observed excessive dirt and debris accumulation under shelving throughout sales floor. Must clean and sanitize all floors under shelving in grocery section. Must remove kick plates upon arrival for inspection.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed holes in floors along south walls in storage area and in hallway near restrooms. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

Source: chicago.gov | Symptoms: Diarrhea

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Closure Date: 03/13/2024

Violations:
- High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach fall out of reach in freezer on cook line. **Warning**

- High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 100... See More rodent droppings behind bar in dining room. **Warning**

Source: Florida Department of Health
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Closure Date: 03/14/2024

Violations:
- High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings under dry food storage shelves in dry storage area. Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings around water heater in dry storage area. Observed approximately 6 rodent... See More droppings on a plate in the dry storage area. **Warning**

- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of bleach stored next to food in the dry storage area. Owner removed the bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Source: Florida Department of Health
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Closure Date: 03/12/2024

Violations:
- High Priority - Food contaminated by live flying insects and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. **Warning**

- High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. 35 Vieski lemonade bottles. **Admin Complaint**... See More

- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying around behind cashier in the dining room 2 on salad mix( lettuce ,sliced tomatoes,shredded carrots) in a container on table in the kitchen 1 flying around in the kitchen 10 on rice bags in dry food storage room 1 flying around by another shelf in the dry food storage room 1 on green pepper box in dry food storage room. **Warning**

- High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on floor behind white foam bowls box in between chest freezer and beverage cooler in the dining room. 7 rodent droppings on floor behind beverage cooler in the dining room 2 rodent droppings on floor in air handler closet in the hallway in the dining room. **Warning**

- High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks on cabinet door and door frame of the cabinet at front counter cashier area, clothings stuffed in holes inside the cabinet. **Warning**

- High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. 35 Vieski lemonade bottles **Warning**

- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad mix 70 f in a container on the table cold holding . Stop sale issued ( contaminated by small flying insects ) **Warning**

- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard boiled eggs 92 f, boiled plantains 114 f hot holding. Manager discarded both **Warning**

Source: Florida Department of Health
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Closure Date: 03/07/2024

Reasons:
"Back storage room was investigated first and observed strong urine smell, rodent feces on all floors along walls, and on some equipment not in use. Deceased rodent observed on sticky trap under storage shelf.”

The facility was closed due to evidence of a... See More rodent infestation and the inspectors continued their investigation.

They “observed two more deceased rodents on sticky traps.”

Other areas were also out of compliance - including areas under and behind equipment in the kitchen that needed to be cleaned and sealed.

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Closure Date: 03/16/2024

Violation:
- High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately twenty-nine rodent droppings in the following locations: approximately ten on floor around drink station in kitchen, approximately five on floor... See More near 3compartment sink in kitchen, approximately three under prep table in kitchen, approximately six on counter near computer in kitchen, one on clean pan on rack in make-line location, one on floor in walk in cooler, and approximately three on floor behind popcorn maker/freezer behind front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-16: During callback, observed three rodent droppings in the following locations: two on floor near back drink machine in kitchen and one on floor under back hand sink in kitchen. **Time Extended**

Source: Florida Department of Health
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Report date: Mar 22, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the employee's toilet room not maintained. No cold water. Instructed to provide cold water per city code and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments:... See More observed tcs foods held in the front display cooler at improper temperatures. Temperatures ranged from 46. 2f to 56. 4f and included: ham, tuna, turkey, eggs, chicken, pepperoni, salami, cold cut combo and cheese. Manager discarded all items, a combined weight of approximately 30lbs. Valued at approximately $100. 00. Instructed to monitor and keep cold foods at 41f or less. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloth not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the lower surface of the cabinet under the beverage station with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain cabinet surface.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Mar 22, 2024
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk container not labeled in chicken prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
-... See More comments: observed damaged gasket along side of walk-in cooler door. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, wheels and bases of fryers, holding units, shelving units, prep tables, rolling carts, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed accumulated food debris and grease buildup under all cooking equipment, holding units, prep tables, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Observed stained ceiling tiles in sales and storage areas, dust buildup on light shields and ceiling vents in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water damaged ceiling in men washroom. Observed missing floor drain cover in chicken prep area instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from report #2579098 on 7-26-23:55-must repair or replace damaged, broken and missing wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler, wall trim in walk in cooler & north vestibule,holes in walls behind hot water tank and mop sink. Missing ceiling tile in hot water tank area. Must grout floors throughout premises. 57-observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: observed no summary report posted and visible to customers. Summary report shall be posted and visible at all times to customers. Prioirty foundation 7-42-010b citation issued

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Mar 26, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rodent activity on the premises. 100 found in various areas: the rear toddler classroom (by the infant room) in the toilet room along the side of the washbowl; around the refrigerator in... See More the rear of the toddler classroom, in the infant room-rear; around the 3-compartment and hand washing sink in the kitchen area. Instructed to remove all rodent droppings, clean/sanitize the affected areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the cabinets under all of the washbowls in the toilet rooms in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and to maintain all to remove dirt, cleaner spills and debris.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed a leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix the leak and maintain the sink.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed a hole in the wall above the toilet in the toilet room in the rear toddler classroom; opening in the lower corner on the wall in the toilet room where the rodent activity was found; opening under the 2-compartment sink. Instructed to seal all openings and holes in the walls throughout as needed.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the floors in all of the corners and under/around all heavy equipment in the classrooms, laundry room, storage rooms, utility, electrical closets and kitchen with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout. Also, the vent in the hallway by the kitchen and staff toilet room with thick dirt/dust. Instructed to clean and maintain vent.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter in the rear unused classroom and all of the storage rooms. Instructed to eliminate clutter, elevate all items at least 6' off the floor and organize all areas with clutter. Maintain same.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed the mechanical ventilation in the staff's toilet room not working. Instructed to fix and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed the 3 lights in the kitchen with no bulbs causing the area not to be well lit. Instructed to provide bulbs and maintain a well lit area per city code.

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Report date: Mar 26, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a valid certified food managers certificate posted to view. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed... See More no valid certified food managers certificate posted to view for food manager on duty only an expired certificate while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,mashed potatoe,cole slaw,etc). Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practicies by male food handler observed him go into the dining area and then returned to rear kitchen area and handle a pan to put food on without washing hands when he returned into food prep area. Must wash hands after every possible contamination. (priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must repair or replace leaky pipe at front hand sink near drive-thru.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperature of tcs foods such as 2. 5lbs. Pre-cooked chicken tenders ranging from 46. 2f-52. 9f on a rack inside of walk in cooler. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 2. 5lbs. $60. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 : must label shaker when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 15 : observed rear door bent bristles at door sweep must repair or replace to be tight fitting.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 8-10 live small flies flying around in dining area and rear storage area and 2-4 live large flies in vestibule and rear storage area. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/26/24. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: 2-402. 11 : observed male food handler with a long beard must provide a beard guard and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501. 11 : must repair or replace loose door handle on hot holding cabinet.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on interior and exterior of hot & cold holding units,prep tables, shelving units,storage racks,pipes of cooking equipment,fryer cabinets and wheel bases,fryer filter,soda caddy,oven & cart,walk in cooler- rolling carts,shelving units,fan guard covers.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 11 : must clean debris ,dust and splatter build up from walls and ceilings throughout premises.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 16 : must scrape and paint chipping paint and grafitti from walls in men's toilet room and lobby area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 13 : must clean debris build up from mop sink floor drain,walk in cooler & freezer. Must remove standing water under hot holding unit and dish washing area and keep dry.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 13 : must repair or replace damaged flooring and concrete where needed,wall bases in mop sink area.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-501. 14 : must clean debris build up on filters and hood of cooking equipment.

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