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BIG LOTS

4628 W DIVERSEY AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BIG LOTS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2282438

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG LOTS · 4628 W DIVERSEY AVE

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-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2222388

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG LOTS · 4628 W DIVERSEY AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2214173

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG LOTS · 4628 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: SEE VIOLATION #59.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15(A): ALL OF THE ENTRY DOORS INTO THE FACILITY ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OR CENTER ON EACH ENTRY DOOR INTO THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO ALL ENTRYWAYS TO MINIMIZE PEST HARBORRAGE CONDITIONS.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11(A): OBSERVED RAW WOOD PALLETS BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE REAR AND STORE FRONT AREAS. OBSERVED MERCHANDISE STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 4" AWAY FROM WALLS, 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAN. OBSERVED ICE OVERFLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE STORE FRONT COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DISORGANIZATION THROUGHOUT WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA, UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA, AND THE STORAGE CLOSETS. UNABLE TO INSPECT FACILITY IN IT'S ENTIRETY DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER BLOCKING PHYSICAL AND VISIBLE ACCESS TO MANY AREAS. MUST ORGANIZE ALL CLUTTER, DETAIL CLEAN, AND STORE ALL ITEMS 4" AWAY FROM THE WALLS AND 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CONDITIONS FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING ON THE PREMISE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET, THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOMS, THE MOP SINK AREA, THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED THE COVING IN THE BREAK ROOM PEELING OFF THE WALL. OBSERVED BROKEN, STAINED, AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12(A): OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRETY OF THE FACILITY; INCLUDING THE WAREHOUSE, STOREFRONT, BREAK ROOM, STORAGE CLOSETS, UNDER THE AISLE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14(A): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ENCRUSTED IN THE AIR DUCT VENTILATION IN THE BREAK ROOM, TOILET ROOMS, OFFICE ROOMS, AND STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13: PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED, VIOLATION 38, FROM REPORT # 2213806, DATED 9-4-18: "EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY WAS FOUND ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. APROX 20 RODENT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR ADJACENT TO A HOLE IN THE WALL THAT IS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS." OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20 BY THE BREAK ROOM REFRIGERATOR, 75 IN THE BOILER ROOM, 10 BY THE HOT WATER TANK, 5 ON THE SHELF BY THE CAT FOOD, 1 ON THE SHELF OF THE DOG MEDICINE, 1 ON THE SHELF OF THE DOG TRAINING PADS, 20 UNDER THE WELCOME RUG AISLE, 20 UNDER THE DOG TOY AISLE, 10 UNDER THE AREA RUGS AISLE, 10 UNDER THE PET HALLOWEEN COSTUME AISLE, 10 UNDER THE MARSHMALLOW AISLE, 10 UNDER THE SODA AISLE, 50 IN THE LOCK UP ROOM, 10 BY THE WAREHOUSE COMPACTER, 5 BY THE WAREHOUSE WOOD PALLET AREA, 5 IN THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET, 5 BY THE WAREHOUSE PLASTIC ROLLING PALLET AREA, 10 IN THE YELLOW BIN BY RECEIVING DOCK, 3 BY THE RECEIVING DOCK, 5 BY THE WAREHOUSE SODA STORAGE AREA, 19 IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED LIVE ANTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 30 IN THE BREAK ROOM, 5 IN THE LOCK UP ROOM, 20 BY THE RECEIVING DOCK, 3 IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, 1 ON THE CAT FOOD AISLE SHELF. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2213806

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG LOTS · 4628 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15(A): ALL OF THE ENTRY DOORS INTO THE FACILITY ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OR CENTER ON EACH ENTRY DOOR INTO THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO ALL ENTRYWAYS TO MINIMIZE PEST HARBORRAGE CONDITIONS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY WAS FOUND ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. APROX 20 RODENT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR ADJACENT TO A HOLE IN THE WALL THAT IS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11(A): OBSERVED RAW WOOD PALLETS BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE REAR AND STORE FRONT AREAS. OBSERVED MERCHANDISE STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 4" AWAY FROM WALLS, 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAN. OBSERVED ICE OVERFLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE STORE FRONT COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DISORGANIZATION THROUGHOUT WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA, UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA, AND THE STORAGE CLOSETS. UNABLE TO INSPECT FACILITY IN IT'S ENTIRETY DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER BLOCKING PHYSICAL AND VISIBLE ACCESS TO MANY AREAS. MUST ORGANIZE ALL CLUTTER, DETAIL CLEAN, AND STORE ALL ITEMS 4" AWAY FROM THE WALLS AND 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CONDITIONS FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING ON THE PREMISE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12(A): OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRETY OF THE FACILITY; INCLUDING THE WAREHOUSE, STOREFRONT, BREAK ROOM, STORAGE CLOSETS, UNDER THE AISLE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET, THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOMS, THE MOP SINK AREA, THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED THE COVING IN THE BREAK ROOM PEELING OFF THE WALL. OBSERVED BROKEN, STAINED, AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14(A): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ENCRUSTED IN THE AIR DUCT VENTILATION IN THE BREAK ROOM, TOILET ROOMS, OFFICE ROOMS, AND STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1464829

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG LOTS · 4628 W DIVERSEY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND FOOD SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING UNITS THAT STORE FOOD.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS. MUST BE SWEPT AND MOPPED.

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