Food Establishment Inspection Report
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OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
21306 Illinois Route 9
Tremont, IL 61568-9252
Establishment
DOLLAR GENERAL #8435 		License/Permit #
1637
Street Address
701 E 4TH STREET
City/State
DELAVAN, IL 		ZIP Code
61734
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 2
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 0
Date 01/08/2025
Time In 03:00 PM
Time Out 04:15 PM
Permit Holder
DG RETAIL LLC 		Risk Category
Category III
Purpose of Inspection
Regular

FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Circle designated compliance status (IN, OUT, N/O, N/A) for each numbered item
IN=in compliance    OUT=not in compliance    N/O=not observed    N/A=not applicable
Mark "X" in appropriate box for COS and/or R
COS=corrected on-site during inspection    R=repeat violation 		Risk factors are important practices or procedures identified as the most prevalent contributing factors of foodborne illness or injury. Public health interventions are control measures to prevent foodborne illness or injury.
Compliance Status
 COS R

SUPERVISION

 
1 IN OUT N/A   Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties    
2 IN OUT N/A   Certified Food Protection Manager    

EMPLOYEE HEALTH

 
3 IN OUT     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting    
4 IN OUT     Proper use of restriction and exclusion    
5 IN OUT     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events X  

GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES

 
6 IN OUT   N/O Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use    
7 IN OUT   N/O No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth    

PREVENTING CONTAMINATION BY HANDS

 
8 IN OUT   N/O Hands clean & properly washed    
9 IN OUT N/A N/O No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed    
10 IN OUT     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible    

APPROVED SOURCE

 
11 IN OUT     Food obtained from approved source    
12 IN OUT N/A N/O Food received at proper temperature    
13 IN OUT     Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated    
14 IN OUT N/A N/O Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction    
 
Compliance Status
 COS R

PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION

 
15 IN OUT N/A N/O Food separated and protected X  
16 IN OUT N/A   Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized    
17 IN OUT     Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food    

TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY

 
18 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper cooking time & temperatures    
19 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper reheating procedures for hot holding    
20 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper cooling time and temperature    
21 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper hot holding temperatures    
22 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper cold holding temperatures    
23 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper date marking and disposition    
24 IN OUT N/A N/O Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records    

CONSUMER ADVISORY

 
25 IN OUT N/A   Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food    

HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATIONS

 
26 IN OUT N/A   Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered    

FOOD/COLOR ADDITIVES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES

 
27 IN OUT N/A   Food additives: approved and properly used    
28 IN OUT N/A   Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used    

CONFORMANCE WITH APPROVED PROCEDURES

 
29 IN OUT N/A   Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP    

GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
Good Retail Practices are preventative measures to control the addition of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
Mark "X" in box if numbered item is not in compliance       Mark "X" in appropriate box for COS and/or R      
COS
=corrected on site during inspection   
R
=repeat violation  
  COS R

SAFE FOOD AND WATER

 
30   Pasteurized eggs used where required    
31   Water & ice from approved source    
32   Variance obtained for specialized processing methods    

FOOD TEMPERATURE CONTROL

 
33   Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control    
34   Plant food properly cooked for hot holding    
35   Approved thawing methods used    
36   Thermometers provided & accurate    

FOOD IDENTIFICATION

 
37   Food properly labeled; original container    

PREVENTION OF FOOD CONTAMINATION

 
38   Insects, rodents, & animals not present    
39 X Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display    
40   Personal cleanliness    
41   Wiping cloths: properly used & stored    
42   Washing fruit, vegetables and other plant food    

PROPER USE OF UTENSILS

 
43   In-use utensils: properly stored    
 
  COS R

PROPER USE OF UTENSILS

 
44   Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled    
45   Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used    
46   Gloves used properly    

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND VENDING

 
47 X Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used    
48   Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips    
49   Non-food contact surfaces clean    

PHYSICAL FACILITIES

 
50   Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure    
51   Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
52   Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
53   Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned    
54   Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
55   Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean    
56 X Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used    

FOOD HANDLER AND ALLERGEN AWARENESS

 
57   Food handler training 410 ILCS 625/3.06    
58   Allergen awareness training for CFPM 410 ILCS 625/3.07 (rest. only)    
59   Allergen awareness notice 410 ILCS 625/3.08 (rest. only)    

Food Establishment Inspection Report
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Establishment: DOLLAR GENERAL #8435 Establishment #: 1637
Water Supply:   Public     Private  Waste Water System:   Public     Private
Temperature Documentation: NO License Posted: NO Complaint Number:
Sanitation Information
 
Illinois Requirements: Use of non-latex gloves for food handling and preparation 410 ILCS 180/10.
  Appropriate default beverage for children's meal 410 ILCS 620/21.5.

TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
air temp/Produce cooler 42.00°F air temp/Walk in cooler 39.00°F air temp/Walk-in freezer 2.50°F
yogurt/walk-in cooler 38.00°F milk/milk cooler 38.00°F air temp/main cooler 41.00°F
Cheese/main cooler 40.00°F Deli Meat/main cooler 40.00°F air temp/freezer 1 2.50°F
air temp/freezer 2 0.00°F air temp/ice cream freezer 4.00°F air temp/beverage cooler 42.00°F
     

OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number 		Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
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No bodily fluid clean up policy could be located during inspection. COS, inspector provided Noro handout.

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- 2-501.11: A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. - V,COS
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A container of biscuits with mold on it was found stored next to other containers of food. When notified, PIC threw can away, COS.

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- 3-302.11 (A) (7): (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (7) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled FOOD being held in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT as specified under § 6-404.11. - V,COS
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In the walk in cooler and freezer, some deli meat and ice cream was being stored on the floor. Ensure that food is stored 6in above the floor to avoid contamination.

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- 3-305.11 (A) (B) (C): (A) Except as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section, FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. (B) FOOD in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor on case lot handling EQUIPMENT as specified under § 4-204.122. (C) Pressurized BEVERAGE containers, cased FOOD in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture. - V
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An area of the walk-in cooler has a metal protruding from the wall exposing insulation underneath. Ensure that this area is repaired.

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- 4-202.16: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. - V
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The light in the walk-in freezer is strobing and not providing sufficient light to the area. Ensure that this is repaired to provide adequate light to the area,

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- 6-303.11: The light intensity shall be: (A) At least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry FOOD storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; (B) At least 215 lux (20 foot candles): (1) At a surface where FOOD is provided for CONSUMER self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or PACKAGED FOODS are sold or offered for consumption, (2) Inside EQUIPMENT such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; and (3) At a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, WAREWASHING, and EQUIPMENT and UTENSIL storage, and in toilet rooms; and (C)At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a FOOD EMPLOYEE is working with FOOD or working with UTENSILS or EQUIPMENT such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where EMPLOYEE safety is a factor. - V
Inspection Comments -Facility does not currently have working restrooms and is waiting on Dollar General Corporate to approve repairs. Facility has a portable toilet outside equipped with hand sanitizer. While the bathrooms are being repaired, and after using the restroom, employees are to sanitize their hands then immediately go to the sinks to wash their hands. Please inform inspector via email at elusk@tchd.net when restrooms are back in working order.

-Temperatures of 42 F are within the +/- range of acceptable cold holding temperatures.

-Dumpster lid was open during inspection, ensure that this lid is closed when not in use to prevent pests, especially during warmer months.
HACCP Topic: Cleaning frequency of floors in storage areas.
 

Person In Charge (Signature)

  Angie Licalzi 		 

Date:

  01/08/2025
 

Inspector

  ELLIOT LUSK 		 

Follow-up:  Yes   No   Follow-up Date: