Food Safety Report: Dollar Tree, 715 E 47th St , Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60653 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 9, 2024
13. Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
- comments: observed several bags of chips and popcorn gnawed, torn, adulterated with mice droppings and displayed for sale on display shelves. Instructed manager to discard. All food shall be in good condition and packaging intact. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on display shelves, on floor under kick plates, on pallets, and floor under all equipment, along walls and corners in sales and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4' gap at bottom of front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed crates used as shelving units in sales and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all crates and provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rusty surfaces on display shelves in sales area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed dust, dirt and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of display shelves, display racks, checkstands, coolers, freezers, shelving units, pallets. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed excessive clutter inside walk-in freezer and rear storage areas. Instructed manager to store all stock six inches off floor and away from walls for easy cleaning and pest control.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris on floors under all kick plates, equipment, shelving units, pallets, along walls and in all corners in sales and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed missing and stained ceiling tiles in sales and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed no light inside walk-in freezer in rear storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov