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Dollar Tree

5316 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60630 · Cook County

17cited violations
1serious tier
8inspections
5tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2232415
Status
Risk 3 (Low)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2020160
2017250
2015351
2013110

Inspections

  1. Sep 16, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Jul 13, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN WASHROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX 1/4" INCH GAP AT CENTER BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF BEVERAGE COOLERS AT FRONT CUSTOMER AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE SHELFS IN FRONT CUSTOMER AREAS.

  3. Nov 27, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles and maintain.

  4. Nov 17, 2017 Canvass · 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 front doors to the premises not insect/rodent-proofed.1/4" inch gap approximately at center/bottom where doors meet.Instructed to make doors tight fitting to prevent pest-entry and maintain.Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirty floors inside the toilet rooms.Instructed to detail clean and sanitize floors and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles and provide missing ceiling tiles in customer areas also,remove dusts accumulations at ceiling vents inside the toilet rooms and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Instructed to replace burnt-out light bulb inside the womens toilet room and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

  5. May 12, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REAR STORAGE HAS STOCKS STORED ON FLOOR OR ON TOP THE WOOD PALETTES WHICH UNDER THE PALLETS OBSERVED AND ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREA FOR BETTER HOUSEKEEPING

  6. May 8, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-30-2015,REPORT#1482703 #18-BOTH FRONT DOORS WITH A 1/4" TO 2" GAPS BETWEEN AND BOTTOMS OF THE DOORS.REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A BROKEN THRESHOLD AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR,SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" OF GAP.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT DOORS MENTIONED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY FOUND REAR DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOFED.REMAINS THE OTHER TWO DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REAR STORAGE HAS STOCKS STORED ON FLOOR OR ON TOP THE WOOD PALETTES WHICH UNDER THE PALLETS OBSERVED AND ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREA FOR BETTER HOUSEKEEPING

  7. Apr 30, 2015 Complaint · 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

      BOTH FRONT DOORS WITH A 1/4" TO 2" GAPS BETWEEN AND BOTTOMS OF THE DOORS.REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A BROKEN THRESHOLD AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR,SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" OF GAP.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT DOORS MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REAR STORAGE HAS STOCKS STORED ON FLOOR OR ON TOP THE WOOD PALETTES WHICH UNDER THE PALLETS OBSERVED AND ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREA FOR BETTER HOUSEKEEPING

  8. Mar 6, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.