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DOLLAR TREE #06214

4225 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

DOLLAR TREE #06214 has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 21, 2016. The most recent inspection, on October 17, 2024, recorded 8 infractions.

2 of 6 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 17, 2024. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 18, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 13, 2020. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 18, 2020. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 17 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 17, 2024. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN THE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • NOTED TRASH, CRATES, WOOD, AND EXCESSIVE DIRT AND OTHER ELEMENTS ON THE GROUND IN OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE ITEMS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP IN A POSITION TO AIR DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BELOW SINK IN REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BOXES, CRATES, BROOMS, ETC STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND STOR4ED ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND DISCARD UNECESSARY ITEMS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2386351 DATED 8/21/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN THE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND AND BEHIND THE PALLETS AND ROLLING CARTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 3 ANTS ON THE RETAIL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE CANDY AISLE. ALSO OBSERVED 6 SMALL, BLACK FLIES ON WALLS IN RESTROOMS ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL OF THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-305.11 MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 98.3F AT RESTROOM ON LEFT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDER SHELVING THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN GROCERY SECTION. MUST REMOVE KICK PLATES UPON ARRIVAL FOR INSPECTION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOORS ALONG SOUTH WALLS IN STORAGE AREA AND IN HALLWAY NEAR RESTROOMS. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    11 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN THE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPLAY COOLERS IN FRONT OF STORE. MUST PLACE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND AND BEHIND THE PALLETS AND ROLLING CARTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 3 ANTS ON THE RETAIL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE CANDY AISLE. ALSO OBSERVED 5 FLYING INSECTS INSIDE OF THE STORE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL OF THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-305.11 MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • 5-103.11(B) NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE WASHROOMS AT 73F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND CLUTTER ON FLOORS UNDER REGISTERS, ALONG WALLS OF SALES FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER SHELVING. MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE RETAIL STORAGE SHELVES IN ALL AISLES. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS IN RESTROOM ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND CARDBOARD BOXES BEHIND THE BALER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL BENEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-304.11 THE VENTILATION FANS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-303.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES NOT WORKING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
  5. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED 3 SMALL REFRIGERATORS IN FRONT OF THE STORE NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.9F-50F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL REFRIGERATION @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPLAY COOLERS IN FRONT OF STORE. MUST PLACE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED HOT WATER UNAVAILABLE THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN RESTROOMS @ 73.7F AND 73.4F; HOT WATER @ 73.4F AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND CLUTTER ON FLOORS UNDER REGISTERS, ALONG WALLS OF SALES FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER SHELVING. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS IN RESTROOM ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
  6. License

    0 infractions

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