Family Dollar # 7653
5401 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1771881
- Status
- Risk 3 (Low)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jan 13, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED VARIOUS CANNED FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVES IN FOOD AISLES. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOUVE FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF WOMENS/STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 17, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy with employee signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure/kit on site. Must provide written clean up policy and kit for vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 Observed bottle water stored in employee restroom. Instructed must not store any food items in restroom. Must maintain same.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 Observed items (boxes and grocery items) stored directly on the floors in rear storage, and in corners and front of the sales floor. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor throughout facility. Must maintain same.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 Observed excessive dirt and debris build up on floors under shelving units on sales floors. Must move shelves, detail clean and sanitize floors. Must maintain same.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 Observed excessive clutter in rear storage room. Must organize all clutter to prevent pest harborage and allow access throughout facility for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 Observed several coolers without lights installed inside. Must provide adequate lighting in all refrigeration units. Must maintain same.
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Severity not stated
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(a) Observed no summary report posted in facility. Must Post the SUMMARY REPORT in a location in the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that is conspicuous to CONSUMERS;
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 16, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST COMPLETE DETAIL CLEANING OF DEBRIS ON FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 9, 2011 Canvass · 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
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPING ON PREMISE. 8-MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR IN CORNER BY TRASH BAG SHELVING UNIT,4-DROPPING AT EXIT DOOR AREA OF STORE AND LYSOL SHELVING UNIT,6-DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE BEHIND STORAGE ALONG WALLS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREA. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NO SOAP DISPENSER/TISSUE HOLDER IN POOR REPAIR IN MEN WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS NOT CLEAN,DEBRIS UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVING UNITS,FRONT SELLING AREA,CANDY UNIT AT REGISTER, AND REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN.
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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.