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DOLLAR TREE STORE #7227

7901 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

DOLLAR TREE STORE #7227 has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 22, 2017. The most recent inspection, on March 6, 2020, found no infractions.

1 of 5 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

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 March 4, 2020. 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 February 18, 2020. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 once on February 4, 2020. For example: FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

  • 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 once on February 4, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 14 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 4, 2020. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

5 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,DRINK COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,CASHIER STATION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BOXES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS .
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,REAR STORAGE AREA AND MOP SINK CLOSET,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON AND UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,CASHIER BOOTHS,REAR STORAGE AREAS ON PIPES AND ON FLOOR NEAR HELIUM TANKS, ALONG WALL BASES AND BEHIND ARTICLES AND ON TOP OF CAN FOOD ITEMS,PARTY GOODS PLATES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/4/20.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS AND MOP SINK ON PREMISES.THE TEMPERATURES IS RANGING FROM 58.6F-66.9F.MUST HAVE A MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,DRINK COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,CASHIER STATION.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN TOILET ROOM.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WOMEN'S ENTIRE TOILET ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BOXES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND MOP SINK CLOSET,OFFICE AREA AND SALES FLOOR.MAKE AISLES FOR EASY ACCESS AND CLEANING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,REAR STORAGE AREA AND MOP SINK CLOSET,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2359816 2/4/20 NOT CORRECTED #38. STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 500 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS AND A STRONG SMELL OF URINE SUCH AS ON & UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,MOP SINK CLOSET,REAR STORAGE AREAS,CASHIER BOOTHS,ON FLOORS AND ON BOXES OF MERCHANDISE,IN BETWEEN STOCK IN ALL REAR STORAGE AREAS,OFFICE AREA UNDER DESK.ALSO A DEAD RODENT ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR HELIUM TANKS.MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/18/20.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
  4. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
      • OBSERVED A VARIETY OF 5-PREPACKAGED BAGS OF SNACKS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE THAT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON BY MICE.APPEARS TO BE UNSAFE AND WHOLESOME FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AT THIS TIME.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE PACKAGE INTACT AND WHOLESOME AT ALL TIMES. APPX. 2.6LBS.$5.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON & UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES IN FOOD/SNACK AREA,KITCHEN ESSENTIALS,HOUSEHOLD CLEANING,CASHIER BOOTHS,GIFT BAG & WRAPPING AREA,REAR STORAGE AREAS (MASSIVE CLUTTER),SCHOOL SUPPLIES,MOPSINK CLOSET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/4/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,DRINK COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,CASHIER STATION.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN TOILET ROOM.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES ON GROUND IN BOTH OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRALS AND LIDS WIDE OPEN ABOVE RIM WITH TRASH.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM GROUND.KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BOXES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND MOP SINK CLOSET.MAKE AISLES FOR EASY ACCESS AND CLEANING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,REAR STORAGE AREA AND MOP SINK CLOSET,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
  5. License

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL OPENING CLUTTER(BOXES).

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