Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for DOLLAR GENERAL on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2537322
Location recorded for this inspection · DOLLAR GENERAL · 2649 E 79TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2535137
Location recorded for this inspection · DOLLAR GENERAL · 2649 E 79TH ST
Recorded violations
13
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: ADULTERATED FOOD, NOTED LIVE INSECTS INSIDE FOUR 5LBS BAGS OF PACKAGED RICE ON THE SHELF IN THE DRY GOODS AISLE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD OF 5LBS OF PRODUCTS $4.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-050(A). NO CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 100 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING RE-INSPECTION. PEST ACTIVITY WAS NOTED UNDER THE SOCKS/UNDERWEAR AREA, ON THE SHELF WITH PROTEIN BARS, CORNER NEAR THE SUNGLASSES, IN THE FRONT CORNER NEAR REUSABLE BAGS, ON THE SHELF WITH TOYS, THROUGHOUT THE WRAPPING PAPER AISLE, UNDER THE CONFORTERS, AND IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE SHELVING RACKS NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2534965
Location recorded for this inspection · DOLLAR GENERAL · 2649 E 79TH ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 100 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING RE-INSPECTION. PEST ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN THE REAR STOCK ROOM ON THE U-BOATS, ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE SALES FLOOR, FRONT AISLE, AND IN THE LAUNDRY BASKET ON THE CORNER. ASLO OBSERVED A URINE SMELL IN THE REAR SALES AISLE. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON SITE AT ALL HAND SINKS AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ON SITE AND REPAIR PLUMBING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2532020
Location recorded for this inspection · DOLLAR GENERAL · 2649 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.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENTS ON SITE. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 250 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE SALES FLOOR, ON SHELVES,ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, 2 LIVE MICE RUNNING FROM UNDER A SHELF AND 1 LIVE MICE IN THE STOCK ROOM IN THE REAR. 1 LIVE MICE IN THE OFFICE BEHIND THE WALL. 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE OFFICE BETWEEN CLUTTER PAPERS AND BOXES. OBSERVED OVER 500 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STOCK ROOM ON RACKS, BOXES, ALONG THE WALLS AND THROUGHOUT THE SIDE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE STOCK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH. OBSERVED MOLD ON THE DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER STORED IN THE REAR STOCK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOLIET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, FLOORS IN THE TOLIET ROOMS, BACKROOM, AND OFFICE. INTERIOR OF COOLERS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, CORNER NEAR THE OFFICE, IN THE OFFICE ON THE FLOOR AND DESK, IN STOCK ROOM, AND IN BACK BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOLERS NEAR THE BACK STOCK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED A HOLES IN THE WALL AND CEILING NEAR AISLE 22 AND BACK STOCK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2370224
Location recorded for this inspection · DOLLAR GENERAL · 2649 E 79TH ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF MILK COOLER IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMLATED DUST BUILDUP ON BASES OF COOLERS, ROLLING CARTS, DISPLAY RACKS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2369920
Location recorded for this inspection · DOLLAR GENERAL · 2649 E 79TH ST
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PUMP ROOM, 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES ALONG NORTH WALL NEAR WAREHOUSE STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF MILK COOLER IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMLATED DUST BUILDUP ON BASES OF COOLERS, ROLLING CARTS, DISPLAY RACKS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOMS, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SALES, STORAGE, PUMP ROOM, AND ELECTRICAL ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60649
132 of 170 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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