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DOLLAR STATION

2100 E 71ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60649 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

DOLLAR STATION has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 17, 2012. The most recent inspection, on April 28, 2014, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 6 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests.

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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 21, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 10 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 11, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 28, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on April 21, 2014. For example: * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 11, 2014. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS AND CARPETING THROUGHOUT NEED CLEANING. MUST FINISH ELEVATING STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR ON SALES FLOOR.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • REAR EXIT DOOR FOUND WITH GAP GREATER THAN 1/2 INCH AT BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR REAR DOOR. REAR DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS AND CARPETING THROUGHOUT NEED CLEANING. MUST FINISH ELEVATING STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR ON SALES FLOOR.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PE5T CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, FRONT DOOR FOUND WITH A 2-3 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, TRASH AND DEBRIS NOTED ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS, MUST KEEP SURROUNDING AREA(S) CLEAN. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND UNCLEAN DISPLAY SHELVES, SINKS, ICE CREAM FREEZER, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ALL ARTICLES ON SALES FLOOR MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • UNABLE TO GAIN ENTRY TO FRONT SECTION OF BASEMENT DUE TO MASSIVE CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTION, CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, FRONT DOOR FOUND WITH A 2-3 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, TRASH AND DEBRIS NOTED ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS, MUST KEEP SURROUNDING AREA(S) CLEAN. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND UNCLEAN DISPLAY SHELVES, SINKS, ICE CREAM FREEZER, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ALL ARTICLES ON SALES FLOOR MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • UNABLE TO GAIN ENTRY TO FRONT SECTION OF BASEMENT DUE TO MASSIVE CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTION, CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ELEVATE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS THRU-OUT OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND STORAGE
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SOILED/DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO MOP SINK ON PREMISE .MUST INSTALL NOP SINK.
  6. License

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.12-MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF DUFFLE DAG IN FURNANCE ROOM,5 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SAME ROOM AROUND CLUTTER,4-DROPPINGS VISIBLE ON CLUTTERED STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND COUNTER,4-UNDER DISPLAY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE CARD BOARD BOX.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE,CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.ALSO FRONT AND ONE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT FITTING FROM RODENT ENTRY.UNABLE TO INSPECT 2ND REAR DOOR AT BOTTOM FROM THE INSIDE OF PREMISES DUE TO EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN ROOM AND FROM OUTSIDE REAR.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER/HARBORAGE IN AREAS SO THAT DOOR CAN BE INSPECTED BY NEXT INSPECTION.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ELEVATE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS THRU-OUT OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND STORAGE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SOILED/DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.MUST INSTALL DEVICE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO MOP SINK ON PREMISE .MUST INSTALL NOP SINK.

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