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DOLLAR TREE # 4204

11618 S MARSHFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

DOLLAR TREE # 4204 has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 26, 2011. The most recent inspection, on March 4, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

2 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 11, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 on May 6, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on March 4, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on November 20, 2012. For example: SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

  • 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 12 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on March 4, 2026. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES 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.

11 inspections

  1. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • STORAGE SHELVES WITH FOOD AND DIRT ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • CARDBOARD AND POP CRATES ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND AREA CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRIS. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES AND IN THE AISLES WITH STAINS, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED ANY WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,DIRT UNDER DISPLAY SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. ALSO MUST HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 51.0F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BY REINSPECTION DATE FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING FACILITIES.PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED ANY WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,DIRT UNDER DISPLAY SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 55 MICE DROPPINGS FRONT/REAR STORAGE, FOOD ISLE. NEED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTIVE AREAS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF EMPLOYEES MICROWAVE AND COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT/REAR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CONTINUE TO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.
  7. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 100 MIXED BLACK AND GREEN MICE DROPPINGS ON SALES FLOOR STORAGE SHELVES IN ISLE 5,6 AND REAR STORAGE FLOOR/WALL ELECTRICAL PANEL PIPE. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE ORKIN RETURN FOR SERVICE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL STORAGE SHELVES ( AFTER REMOVING MICE DROPPINGS)
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, AND REAR STORAGE.
  8. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR FRONT SALES FLOOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • OBSERVED MICE EATEN CHIPS BAG ITEM WAS REMOVED AND STORE MANAGER DISPOSED OF. NEED TO CHECK THE CHIPS, CANDY, COOKIES ALL FOOD ITEMS THUR- OUT STORE.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 350 MICE DROPPINGS THRU-OUT STORE ON PRODUCT STORAGE SHELVES BY CHIPS,CANDY,COOKIES ETC. UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, FRONT OFFICE FLOOR WINDOW LEDGE FRONT. REAR STORAGE/ DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1"GAP ON SIDE OF DOOR. NEED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL TO RETURN WITH BLACK LIGHT TO SEE WHERE THE MICE ARE COMMING FROM. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. NEED TO REMOVE ALL KICK PLATES AT BOTTOM OF STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MENS ROOM VENT COVER MISSING NEED TO REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS FRONT , OFFICE , UNDER STORAGE SHELVES,REAR STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR.KEEP PALLETS AWAY FROM THE WALL AND PAINT A RODENT TRACK AROUND THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NEED TO FILL ALL HOLES AT BASE OF WALL BY REAR DOORS, WALL BEHIND STORAGE SHELVE WHERE PAPER TOWELS ARE STORED.NEED TO CLEAN LADIES RESTROOM CEILING VENT DUSTY.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HAND SINK NOZZLE LEAKING IN THE MENS ROOM NEED TO REPAIR.
  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. 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. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS (DUST BUILDUP). STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA.

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