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DOLLAR TREE #640

3620 E 118TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

DOLLAR TREE #640 has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 21, 2014. The most recent inspection, on April 14, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 13 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing 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 25, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 27, 2025. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 once on October 17, 2025. 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 13 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 1, 2026. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

  • 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 3 times on February 21, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. 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.
    • 59. 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).
  3. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 38. 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).
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. 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.
  4. Non-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 8-404.13 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. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 49. 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
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • WASHROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. 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
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DISPLAYS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THEM UP OFF FLOOR 6 INCHES INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
    • 59. 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
  7. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 5. 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
    • 38. 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
    • 49. 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
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • WASHROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. 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
    • 55. 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
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DISPLAYS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THEM UP OFF FLOOR 6 INCHES INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 35. 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.
    • 41. 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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