Dollar Tree
4609 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2065459
- Status
- Risk 3 (Low)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 1, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 24, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
Adulterated food offered for sale, found several bags and boxes of flour, pie crusts, potato chips and cookies with chewed edges and rodent naugding on several food items, also Rat droppings noted on top of food cans and bags that are offered for sale, instructed manager to keep all food protected and wholesome. Priority violation. 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Found evidence of rodent's activity around food shelves, about 20 rat dropping found behind and between food boxes and bags in food isles. Instructed to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas, clean and sanitize all food shelves, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation 7-38-020(A)
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Serious
Priority
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Jun 12, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TOILET AND SINK WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GARBAGE, EMPTY BOTTLES, ETC ON THE GROUND IN THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA AND BEHIND THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE BEHIND THE DOOR, BROKEN TOILET PAPER HOLDER AND MISSING SUPPORT POST ON THE SINK IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE CANDY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOM VENTILATION COVERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 31, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE 2 REAR STORAGE AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF UNDERNEATH THE CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND A 1 1/2" GAP ON THE CENTER BOTTOM HALF OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TOILET AND SINK WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GARBAGE, EMPTY BOTTLES, ETC ON THE GROUND IN THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA AND BEHIND THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS(INCLUDING UNDER ALL SHELVING) AND THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH DEBRIS(INCLUDING BROKEN GLASS IN BACK STORAGE AREA AND WATER FOUNTAIN AREA) AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS OPEN DAMAGED CAN GOODS, EMPTY BOTTLES, MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, GARBAGE BAGS, CARD BOARD BOXES, ETC. IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA, UTILITY AREA, AND THE WATER FOUNTAIN DRINKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE BEHIND THE DOOR, BROKEN TOILET PAPER HOLDER AND MISSING SUPPORT POST ON THE SINK IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOM VENTILATION COVERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 15, 2010 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.