Dollar Tree
715 E 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60653 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2496123
- Status
- Risk 3 (Low)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 26, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOORS IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY SHELVES, DISPLAY RACKS, CHECKSTANDS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PALLETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL KICK PLATES, EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PALLETS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 9, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF CHIPS AND POPCORN GNAWED, TORN, ADULTERATED WITH MICE DROPPINGS AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL FOOD SHALL BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND PACKAGING INTACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON DISPLAY SHELVES, ON FLOOR UNDER KICK PLATES, ON PALLETS, AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY SHELVES, DISPLAY RACKS, CHECKSTANDS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PALLETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL KICK PLATES, EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PALLETS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 5, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 6, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN AREA WHERE WASHROOMS ARE LOCATED; MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 30, 2018 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 MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND SIXTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, BEHIND THE MICROWAVE IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA ON THE FLOOR OF THE SAME STORAGE ROOM, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE PALLETS IN THE SAME STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN VIOLATION #18 ABOVE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN AREA WHERE WASHROOMS ARE LOCATED; MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASHROOMS (TOILETS, SINKS) AND INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK TO REMOVE DIRT.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET IN AREA WHERE WASHROOMS LOCATED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WASTE WATER WHEN DONE USING.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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May 4, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED UPPER EAST WALL AREAS INSIDE REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR ( DAMAGED). MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS IN REAR/ DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED OPEN INSULATION AREAS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 2, 2017 License · 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 FRONT ENTRY DOOR AT THE BOTTOM CENTER AREA NOT SECURE FROM RODENT ENTRY APPROX 1/4 INCH. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED UPPER EAST WALL AREAS INSIDE REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR ( DAMAGED). MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS IN REAR/ DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED OPEN INSULATION AREAS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA,( POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA). SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED ON FLOORS BY MOP SINK, ALONG WALLS. MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE REAR 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.