Dollar Tree #640
3620 E 118TH ST, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1959621
- Status
- Risk 3 (Low)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 12 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 14, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 1, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
5-501.17 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2633054 DATED 3/25/26; 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER SHELVES AND ON TOP OF THE BOTTOM SHELVES IN VARIOUS AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. UPON RE-INSPECTION STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA, OFFICE AREA AND CUSTOMER SERVICE AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Severity not stated
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Mar 25, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER SHELVES AND ON TOP OF THE BOTTOM SHELVES IN VARIOUS AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
5-501.17 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 7, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 27, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL SALES SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASHROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL CLUTTER AT CHECK STANDS AND IN BACK STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DISPLAYS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THEM UP OFF FLOOR 6 INCHES INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Serious
Priority
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM OCTOBER 17, 2025 REPORT #2625518 #38 OBSERVED RODENT (MICE) ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALL ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT WINDOW SILLS, ALONG AND ON SALES SHELVES, IN CORNERS NEAR WASHROOMS, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON FLOORS, ON BOXES, ON TABLE, ALONG BOX BAILER, IN CHECK STANDS AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PEST CONTROL AND TO CLEAN SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
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Oct 17, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Severity not stated
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATON VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT (MICE) ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALL ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT WINDOW SILLS, ALONG AND ON SALES SHELVES, IN CORNERS NEAR WASHROOMS, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON FLOORS, ON BOXES, ON TABLE, ALONG BOX BAILER, IN CHECK STANDS AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PEST CONTROL AND TO CLEAN SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL SALES SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASHROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CARPET ON FLOORS UNDER ALL SALES SHELVES IN NEED OF REMOVING TO ELIMANTE SMELL AND RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL CLUTTER AT CHECK STANDS AND IN BACK STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DISPLAYS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THEM UP OFF FLOOR 6 INCHES INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Feb 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR WHERE NEEDED, AND REFRIGERATOR IN BREAK AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL REAR SECTIONS ALONG THE WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR FRONT AND REAR DOUBLE DOORS AT BOTTOM CENTER SECTIONS. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELIMINATE CLUTTERED SECTIONS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL STOCK AND ARTICLES MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM THE WALLS AND ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR MAKING ALL AREAS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, INSPECTING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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Not serious
Minor
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.