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DOLLAR TREE #7261

209 E 103RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

DOLLAR TREE #7261 has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 6, 2017. The most recent inspection, on July 30, 2020, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 7 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, 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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 2020. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 December 20, 2019. 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 once on December 16, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 21, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 once on July 30, 2020. 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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FIXTURES IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.
  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 1600 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER DISPLAY SHELVING UNITS, PLASTIC SUPPLY STORAGE LOCATED BY FREEZER SECTION, PET SUPPLY AISLE,BOOK STATIONARY AISLE,HAIR SUPPLY AISLE, COOKING UTENSIL SHELVE UNITS BY OFFICE, GIFT BAG DISPLAY SHEVING UNITS, ON AND UNDER ALL PALLETS. ALSO 162 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL LEDGES IN REAR. 22 ON STEPS IN REAR LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR. 102 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR CLUTTER BY SMALL COOLER IN BREAK ROOM AREA,92 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND SHELVING SUPPLIES AND REAR BACK DOOR ENTRANCE WAY. OBSERVED 68 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG CASHIER CHECKOUT COUNTERS AND HEARD LIVE MOUSE THAT WAS ON TRAP AROUND CASHIER COUNTERS. MANAGER REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. EVIDENCE ALSO OF 18 MICE DROPPINGS IN MANAGERS OFFICE AND 21 MICE DROPPINGS ON 2ND FL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM PALLETS, SHELVING RACKS, LEDGES AND ON ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
  4. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 1600 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER DISPLAY SHELVING UNITS, PLASTIC SUPPLY STORAGE LOCATED BY FREEZER SECTION, PET SUPPLY AISLE,BOOK STATIONARY AISLE,HAIR SUPPLY AISLE, COOKING UTENSIL SHELVE UNITS BY OFFICE, GIFT BAG DISPLAY SHEVING UNITS, ON AND UNDER ALL PALLETS. ALSO 162 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL LEDGES IN REAR. 22 ON STEPS IN REAR LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR. 102 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR CLUTTER BY SMALL COOLER IN BREAK ROOM AREA,92 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND SHELVING SUPPLIES AND REAR BACK DOOR ENTRANCE WAY. OBSERVED 68 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG CASHIER CHECKOUT COUNTERS AND HEARD LIVE MOUSE THAT WAS ON TRAP AROUND CASHIER COUNTERS. MANAGER REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. EVIDENCE ALSO OF 18 MICE DROPPINGS IN MANAGERS OFFICE AND 21 MICE DROPPINGS ON 2ND FL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DISPLAY SHELVES NOT CLEAN IN AISLE 5, BOOK SUPPLY SHELVING. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO ALL SHELVING UNITS AT CASH REGISTERS. ALSO NOTED 3 DEAD MICE ON THE FLOOR INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET AND UNDER SHELVING RACKS. MUST REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM PALLETS, SHELVING RACKS, LEDGES AND ON ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND PALLETS FOR STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • : ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL
  6. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 30- MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND STORAGE BOXES STORED ON FLOOR, STORAGE PALLET. MUST CLEAN/ SANITIZE AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.ALSO REAR DELIVERY BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM CENTER AREA OF DOOR APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND PALLETS FOR STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • : ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL
  7. License

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND PALLETS FOR STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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