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DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #19022

8341 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #19022 has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 20, 2017. The most recent inspection, on April 17, 2023, found no infractions.

2 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 23, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 28, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 18 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 23, 2023. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 10, 2023. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 10, 2023. For example: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-402.12 OBSERVED STORAGE BINS AND MERCHANDISE THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA NOT ELEVATED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL SAID ITEMS IN THE SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED ON THE FLOOR AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT, SO THE SURFACE CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 2573528 DATED ON 03/30/2023 NOT CORRECTED: #54 - OBSERVED GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS TO RECEPTACLES NOT TIGHT-FITTING AND THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE ENCLOSURE WITH A PLETHORA OF BROKEN CARDBOARD BOXES AND 10-18 CARTS FILLED WITH BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT LIDS TO RECEPTACLES SHALL BE CLOSED AND RECYCLABLES SHALL BE STORED IN RECEPTACLES OR WASTE HANDLING UNITS SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RECYCLABLES AND PROPERLY STORE THEM IN APPROPRIATE RECEPTACLES TO AVOID HARBORAGE FOR PEST AND INSECTS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-402.12 OBSERVED STORAGE BINS AND MERCHANDISE THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA NOT ELEVATED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL SAID ITEMS IN THE SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED ON THE FLOOR AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT, SO THE SURFACE CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 2573063 DATED ON 03/23/2023 NOT CORRECTED: #54 - OBSERVED GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS TO RECEPTACLES NOT TIGHT-FITTING AND THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE ENCLOSURE WITH A PLETHORA OF BROKEN CARDBOARD BOXES AND 10-18 CARTS FILLED WITH BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT LIDS TO RECEPTACLES SHALL BE CLOSED AND RECYCLABLES SHALL BE STORED IN RECEPTACLES OR WASTE HANDLING UNITS SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RECYCLABLES AND PROPERLY STORE THEM IN APPROPRIATE RECEPTACLES TO AVOID HARBORAGE FOR PEST AND INSECTS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
  4. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150-175 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA: THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE SAID AREA, ESPECIALLY ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR UNDER TWO BIG BOXES LABELED HEAD STRONG, ON THE FLOORS AND THE WAREHOUSE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SHELVING UNITS, ON THE FLAT BED CART AND ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE FLAT BED CART LOCATED BY THE STAIRS LEADING DOWNSTAIRS OF THE FACILITY, AND IN BETWEEN THE STORAGE BINS STORED ACROSS FROM THE COLD HOLDING UNITS LOCATED IN THE SAID AREA. THERE WERE ALSO MICE DROPPINGS IN THE SHELVING UNITS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED STORAGE BINS AND MERCHANDISE THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA NOT ELEVATED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL SAID ITEMS IN THE SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS TO RECEPTACLES NOT TIGHT-FITTING AND THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE ENCLOSURE WITH A PLETHORA OF BROKEN CARDBOARD BOXES AND 10-18 CARTS FILLED WITH BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT LIDS TO RECEPTACLES SHALL BE CLOSED AND RECYCLABLES SHALL BE STORED IN RECEPTACLES OR WASTE HANDLING UNITS SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RECYCLABLES AND PROPERLY STORE THEM IN APPROPRIATE RECEPTACLES TO AVOID HARBORAGE FOR PEST AND INSECTS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLOOR NEAR THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLE IN THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE BASEMENT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED BASIN OF UTILITY MOP SINK CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK. DURING RE-INSPECTION, STANDING WATER WAS NOTED INSIDE BASIN AND NOT DRAINING. MUST CORRECT.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 6-501.19 OBSERVED MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR OFF THE HINGES, THUS NOT ALLOWING FOR THE DOOR TO BE SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR, INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-203.12 NOTED URINAL LOCATED IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. WHEN HANDLE IS ACTIVATED TO FLUSH, WATER GATHERS AND DOES NOT DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF DUST DEBRIS AND GRIME UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS ON THE MAIN FLOOR AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED POOLING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 5/21/2020. 6-501.111 (38):OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH INCREASED RODENT DROPPINGS (OVER 200) NOTED DURING RE-INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE NOTED IN REAR STORAGE/INVENTORY ROOM, ON TOP OF PRODUCT BOXES IN REAR, UNDER AND ALONG SIDE OF MULTI-DISPLAY COOLER UNIT, AND ON STAIR LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD OPENED PACKAGED FOODS DUE TO RODENT CONTAMINATION, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL SHELVES AND CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  7. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH OVER 50 RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE NOTED IN REAR STORAGE/INVENTORY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE BASEMENT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT BASIN OF UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED BOTH WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR OFF THE HINGES, THUS NOT ALLOWING FOR THE DOOR TO BE SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR, INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NOTED URINAL LOCATED IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. WHEN HANDLE IS ACTIVATED TO FLUSH, WATER GATHERS AND DOES NOT DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF DUST DEBRIS AND GRIME UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS ON THE MAIN FLOOR AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, REMOVE/ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
  8. License

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE FLOOR BY THE WALL NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ON THE SELLING FLOOR; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT; MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR THE WATER LINE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

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