Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FAMILY DOLLAR on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2544868
Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILY DOLLAR · 500 E 79TH ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, UNDER SHELVING AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLERS ON THE SHELVES AND THE LOWER PORTION OF THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASE LINING OF ONE OF THE FREEZER UNITS IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY OFF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PROVIDING SAFETY FOR SHOPPERS AND STAFF.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND IT AND THE INSIDE VERY DERTY WITH DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA OF THE FACILITY UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH POSSIBLE WATER STAINS AND A FEW DAMAGED. OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA DAMANGED, DIRTY AND DEBRIS ALL OVER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND AT LEAST 18 INCHES FROM THE WALL TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING AREA.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2523774
Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILY DOLLAR · 500 E 79TH ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DISPLAY SHELVES AND INSIDE COOLER SHELVING IN NEED OF SOME CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WASH ROOM FIXTURES.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CRATES INSIDE THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THOUGHT OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE FOR CLEAN AND PEST MONITORING PURPOSES.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2370463
Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILY DOLLAR · 500 E 79TH ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED PLASTIC CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS AND BOXES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF DUST DEBRIS AND GRIME UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS ON THE MAIN FLOOR AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2370109
Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILY DOLLAR · 500 E 79TH ST
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN 1 OF 2 UNISEX WASHROOMS NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN 1 OF 2 UNISEX WASHROOMS AND A BROKEN HAND DRYER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS OR A MEANS TO DRY HANDS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH OVER 100 RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE NOTED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS, NEAR MOP SINK WHERE MOPS ARE STORED, AROUND UNUSED SFE IN REAR, UNDER SEVERAL SHELVING UNITS IN MAIN STORE LOBBY AND UNDER SHELF IN DOG FOOD AISLE. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED INVENTORY OF CHARCOAL GRILLS AND BOX FANS STORED INSIDE BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM WASHROOMS AND PROPER STORED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS AND BOXES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF DUST DEBRIS AND GRIME UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS ON THE MAIN FLOOR AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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How results compare in ZIP 60619
237 of 293 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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