DOLLAR TREE #9190 in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/07/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors documented violations at DOLLAR TREE #9190 during a routine inspection conducted on 04/07/2023.

The establishment operates from 627 W ROOSEVELT RD in CHICAGO, serving customers in this dining district. Regular health inspections ensure food safety standards are maintained across all local establishments.

The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.

The first violation concerned pest management. Inspectors documented: Procedures for Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events - Comments: Observed the Bodily Fluid Kit Currently on Site Missing Necessary Items. Instructed Management to Provide Gloves, Face Masks, and a Sanitizer Rated for Norovirus to Add to the Kit and Maintain. Priority Foundation 7-38-005.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces.

The second violation involved hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Observed No Handwashing Cleanser at the Washroom Handwashing Sinks. All Handwashing Sinks Must Be Equipped with Hand Cleaning Liquid at All Times. Instructed to Provide. Priority Foundation 7-38-030-(c).. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The third violation concerned pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present - Comments: Found No Pest Control Log Book on Site. Instructed to Provide a Log Book with All Necessary Documents (inspection Receipts, Pest Control License, Safety Data Sheets, Etc) and Keep It on Site. Priority Foundation 7-38-020(c).. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine.

The fourth violation involved pest management. Inspectors documented: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present - Comments: Observed a 1/2 Inch Gap at the Bottom Right Front Door. Instructed to Seal Gap to Prevent Rodent/pest Entry and Mainta. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Pest droppings and debris can trigger allergic reactions and asthma in sensitive individuals.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/07/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.