Dollar Tree
4225 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2429191
- Status
- Risk 3 (Low)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 23 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Oct 17, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN THE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED TRASH, CRATES, WOOD, AND EXCESSIVE DIRT AND OTHER ELEMENTS ON THE GROUND IN OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE ITEMS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP IN A POSITION TO AIR DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BELOW SINK IN REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BOXES, CRATES, BROOMS, ETC STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND STOR4ED ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND DISCARD UNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2386351 DATED 8/21/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 21, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 18, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN THE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND AND BEHIND THE PALLETS AND ROLLING CARTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 3 ANTS ON THE RETAIL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE CANDY AISLE. ALSO OBSERVED 6 SMALL, BLACK FLIES ON WALLS IN RESTROOMS ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL OF THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 98.3F AT RESTROOM ON LEFT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDER SHELVING THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN GROCERY SECTION. MUST REMOVE KICK PLATES UPON ARRIVAL FOR INSPECTION.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOORS ALONG SOUTH WALLS IN STORAGE AREA AND IN HALLWAY NEAR RESTROOMS. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 13, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN THE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPLAY COOLERS IN FRONT OF STORE. MUST PLACE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND AND BEHIND THE PALLETS AND ROLLING CARTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 3 ANTS ON THE RETAIL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE CANDY AISLE. ALSO OBSERVED 5 FLYING INSECTS INSIDE OF THE STORE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL OF THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
5-103.11(B) NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE WASHROOMS AT 73F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND CLUTTER ON FLOORS UNDER REGISTERS, ALONG WALLS OF SALES FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER SHELVING. MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE RETAIL STORAGE SHELVES IN ALL AISLES. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS IN RESTROOM ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND CARDBOARD BOXES BEHIND THE BALER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL BENEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11 THE VENTILATION FANS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES NOT WORKING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 11, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 3 SMALL REFRIGERATORS IN FRONT OF THE STORE NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.9F-50F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL REFRIGERATION @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPLAY COOLERS IN FRONT OF STORE. MUST PLACE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION.
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Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED HOT WATER UNAVAILABLE THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN RESTROOMS @ 73.7F AND 73.4F; HOT WATER @ 73.4F AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND CLUTTER ON FLOORS UNDER REGISTERS, ALONG WALLS OF SALES FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER SHELVING. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS IN RESTROOM ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 21, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
Result: Pass.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.