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Dollar Tree

9341 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County

69cited violations
6serious tier
16inspections
34tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2374377
Status
Risk 3 (Low)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026380
20242160
2023250
20202130
20185246
2015230

Inspections

  1. Mar 6, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST MAKE BETTER AISLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA FOR EASY ACCESSIBLILITY FOR CLEANING AROUND PALLETS AND U-BOATS. ALSO FOR MONITORING FOR PESTS

  2. Mar 3, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST MAKE BETTER AISLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA FOR EASY ACCESSIBLILITY FOR CLEANING AROUND PALLETS AND U-BOATS. ALSO FOR MONITORING FOR PESTS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION (#54 OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAIN) STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2631610, DATE 2/23/26. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090. OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED LIDS OPEN AND TRASH ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AND AREA AROUND TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE.

  3. Feb 23, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE CHIP DISPLAY BOTTOM SHELVING, NOTED 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE CANDY DISPLAY SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AT CASHIER BOOTHS,MERCHANDISE SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR ,WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AND AREA AROUND TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(B).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST MAKE BETTER AISLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA FOR EASY ACCESSIBLILITY FOR CLEANING AROUND PALLETS AND U-BOATS. ALSO FOR MONITORING FOR PESTS.

  4. Aug 19, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE FOOD AND STORE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AT CASHIER BOOTHS,MERCHANDISE SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR ,WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF AND CUSTOMERS TOILETROOMS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND SALES FLOOR,DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF WALK WAY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER SOME DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 : MUST MAKE AISLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA FOR EASY ACCESSIBLILITY FOR CLEANING AROUND PALLETS AND U-BOATS

  5. Aug 8, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND FRONT ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS ON ALONG INNER SIDES OF DOOR FRAME MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON DISPLAY SHELVES WITH CHIPS,CANDY,BAKING PANS,BALLOONS AND AIR GAS,CASHIER BOOTHS,SCHOOL SUPPLIES,REAR STORAGE AREA IN BETWEEN PALLETS AND U-BOATS,ON FLOOR UNDER MOST DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.ALSO-2- DEAD MICE ON FLOOR OF PAPER GOODS.AS WELL AS EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND SALES FLOOR .A BUCKET OF SOILED TOWELS WITH LIVE CRAWLING MAGGOTS MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, DEAD MICE AND BUCKET OF MAGGOTS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/8/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE FOOD AND STORE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE ON SALES FLOOR MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AT CASHIER BOOTHS,MERCHANDISE SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR ,WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF AND CUSTOMERS TOILETROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND SALES FLOOR,DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF WALK WAY.MUST SEAL HOLE IN CONCRETE FLOOR NEXT TO AIR GAS TANKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST HANG UP WET MOPS THAT ARE INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN .

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST MAKE AISLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA FOR EASY ACCESSIBLILITY FOR CLEANING AROUND PALLETS AND U-BOATS.

  6. Nov 14, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Nov 3, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE EMPLOYEE BREAK TABLE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A FEW DROPPINGS SCATTERED OF THE CHIP DISPLAY SHELVING. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE WASH ROOMS DIRTY (FLOORS, WALLS AND FIXTURES). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR LITTER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2386010, DATE 8/12/20. Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments:(49) MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZERS & COOLERS,CASHIER BOOTHS,SOME DISPLAY SHELVES. Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments:(53) MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS AS REQUIRED. Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments:(55) MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER SOME DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments:(55) MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE SHELVING UNITS ON FLOOR AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATION NOTED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090

  8. Aug 19, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZERS & COOLERS,CASHIER BOOTHS,SOME DISPLAY SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE SHELVING UNITS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER SOME DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.

  9. Aug 12, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE,BEHIND REFRIGERATOR,IN BETWEEN SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HELIUM TANKS,IN CORNER & BEHIND PALLETS NEAR ROLL-UP DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/12/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT & LEFT CORNERS OF REAR ROLL-UP DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZERS & COOLERS,CASHIER BOOTHS,SOME DISPLAY SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE SHELVING UNITS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER SOME DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.

  10. Jan 26, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Jan 23, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Serious Critical

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

      OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER ALL KICK PLATES UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN PET SUPPLY AISLE #13, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN LEFT CORNER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND CANDY IN SEASONAL VALENTINE AISLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER, 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR HELIUM TANKS, SHELVING UNITS, AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT IN BACKROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, DISPLAY RACKS/CASES, ALL SURFACES IN CHECKSTAND AND SALES AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN ALL SALES AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED FOOD BOXES AND OTHER DEBRIS AROUND INTERIOR TRASH COMPACTOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SALES, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

  12. Jan 19, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Serious Critical

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

      OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER ALL KICK PLATES UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF CANDY SHELVES AISLE #14, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN PET SUPPLY AISLE #13, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF NUT SHELVES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN AISLE #18, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN LEFT CORNER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER WRAPPING PAPER IN GIFT SECTION, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES NEAR CHIPS IN AISLE #9, 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR HELIUM TANKS AND SHELVING UNITS IN BACKROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, DISPLAY RACKS/CASES, ALL SURFACES IN CHECKSTAND AND SALES AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN ALL SALES AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED FOOD BOXES AND OTHER DEBRIS AROUND INTERIOR TRASH COMPACTOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SALES, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

  13. Jan 12, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Serious Critical

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

      OBSERVED OVER 500 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER ALL KICKPLATES UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES, 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF CANDY SHELVES AISLE #14, 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN PET SUPPLY AISLE #13, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF NUT SHELVES, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF COOKIE SHELVES AISLE #19, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOXES OF PRETZELS AND RAISINS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES NEAR CANNED GOODS IN AISLE #16, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER PINTO BEANS IN AISLE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES NEAR INSTANT POTATOES AND PASTA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES NEAR BREAD, 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR SNACK AND PET FOOD PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR PET TOYS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN LEFT CORNER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES NEAR DISH WASHING DETERGENT NEAR FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND BACKROOM ENTRANCE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER WRAPPING PAPER IN GIFT SECTION, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES NEAR CHIPS IN AISLE #9, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS ALONG FRONT WINDOW NEA

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH, EXCESSIVE LITTER AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, DUMPSTER LIDS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, DISPLAY RACKS/CASES, ALL SURFACES IN CHECKSTAND AND SALES AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN ALL SALES AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED FOOD BOXES AND OTHER DEBRIS AROUND INTERIOR TRASH COMPACTOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SALES, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

  14. Jan 10, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

      OBSERVED NUMEROUS BAGS OF CHIPS, CANDY, INSTANT POTATOES, AND SIDE PASTA DISHES, TORN, GNAWED, ADULTERATED WITH MICE DROPPINGS AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL FOOD DISPLAYED, SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, OR STORED IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE WHOLESOME, FREE FROM ADULTERATION, CONTAMINATION AND SAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B

    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT MULTIPLE SINKS/WASHBOWLS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED HUMAN WASTE IN TOILETS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM DUE TO LACK OF WATER FOR FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Serious Critical

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

      OBSERVED TWO LIVE MICE RUNNING ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES AND ACROSS FLOOR IN CHIP AISLE, OVER 500 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER ALL KICKPLATES UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA, 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES, 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF CANDY SHELVES, 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN PET SUPPLY AISLE #13, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF NUT SHELVES, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF COOKIE SHELVES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOXES OF PRETZELS AND RAISINS, 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES NEAR CANNED GOODS IN AISLE 16, 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER PINTO BEANS, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES NEAR INSTANT POTATOES AND PASTA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES NEAR BREAD, 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR SNACK AND PET FOOD PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR PET TOYS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN LEFT CORNER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES NEAR DISH WASHING DETERGENT NEAR FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND BACKROOM ENTRANCE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER WRAPPING PAPER IN GIFT SECTION, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS ALONG FRONT WINDOW NEAR PA

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD CONTAINERS,CARDBOARD BOXES, DEBRIS, TELEVISION, ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AND DUMPSTER LID OPEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND CLOSE DUMPSTER LID. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, DISPLAY RACKS/CASES, ALL SURFACES IN CHECKSTAND AND SALES AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN ALL SALES AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED FOOD BOXES AND OTHER DEBRIS AROUD INTERIOR TRASH COMPACTOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPAIR ALL CEILING LEAKS AND REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS,IN ALL AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SALES, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

  15. Apr 23, 2015 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE REAR MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE,UNTILBACK FLOW DEVICE IS PUT ON FIRST. PHOTO GIVEN OF BACK FLOW DEVICE.

  16. Apr 22, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • 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 NO PEST CONTROL, LOGBOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE REAR MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE,UNTIL BACKFLOW DEVICE IS PUT ON FIRST. PHOTO GIVEN OF BACKFLOW DEVICE.

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.