Family Dollar #6083
4425 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, IL 60653 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1472867
- Status
- Risk 3 (Low)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 26, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE DAIRY SECTION OF THE DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND AT THE REAR OF THE STORE IN THE SELLING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 1, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 24, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL. FOUND ABOUT 40 MOUSE DROPPING AND A DEAD MOUSE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESSIVE GARBAGE PILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Nov 6, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST COMPLETE CLEANING STORAGE DISPLAY SHELVES ON PREMISES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER DISPLAY STORAGE UNITS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTS VERY DUSTY IN WASHROOMS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST COMPLETE ORGANIZING REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLOORS AND WALLS,IE GLASS,DISPLAY SHELVES,ETC TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA..MUST REMOVE CLUTTER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 28, 2013 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.46-RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS,REAR DOOR AREA, AROUND STORAGE,AND IN FRONT STORE AREA UNDER COMPUTER STATION.ALSO REAR DOOR BOTTOM AND FRONT INSIDE RIGHT DOOR BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL.REPAIR DOORS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DISPLAY STORAGE SHELVES AT CASH REGISTERS,AND FOOD/NON FOOD SUPPLY SHELVES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER DISPLAY STORAGE UNITS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTS VERY DUSTY IN WASHROOMS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED DIRTY UNCLEAN MUDDY MOP AND MOP BUCKET IN REAR BY COMPACTOR .MUST DISCARD.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER EACH USE.ALSO REAR STORAGE AREA TOO CLUTTERED.POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA.MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ON FLOORS ON SHELVING UNITS OR PALLETS.ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES AND OFF WALL AREAS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 3, 2010 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
Result: Pass.
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May 18, 2010 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT STORE, i.e. NEAR DOG FOODS IN CORNERS NEXT TO BABY PRODUCTS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED DUMPSTER LIDS NOT CLOSED. KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, UNABLE TO ENTER INTO THE ROOM. ORGANIZE AND MAKE PATH THROUGH THE STORAGE AREA.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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.