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DOLLAR TREE STORES #07068

715 E 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

DOLLAR TREE STORES #07068 has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 2, 2017. The most recent inspection, on August 26, 2024, recorded 8 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: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 26, 2024. 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 August 26, 2024. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 August 9, 2024. For example: FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

  • 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 11 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 26, 2024. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • 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 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 26, 2024. 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.

7 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOORS IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY SHELVES, DISPLAY RACKS, CHECKSTANDS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PALLETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL KICK PLATES, EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PALLETS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF CHIPS AND POPCORN GNAWED, TORN, ADULTERATED WITH MICE DROPPINGS AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL FOOD SHALL BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND PACKAGING INTACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON DISPLAY SHELVES, ON FLOOR UNDER KICK PLATES, ON PALLETS, AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY SHELVES, DISPLAY RACKS, CHECKSTANDS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PALLETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL KICK PLATES, EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PALLETS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN AREA WHERE WASHROOMS ARE LOCATED; MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
  5. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND SIXTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, BEHIND THE MICROWAVE IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA ON THE FLOOR OF THE SAME STORAGE ROOM, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE PALLETS IN THE SAME STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN VIOLATION #18 ABOVE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN AREA WHERE WASHROOMS ARE LOCATED; MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASHROOMS (TOILETS, SINKS) AND INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK TO REMOVE DIRT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET IN AREA WHERE WASHROOMS LOCATED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WASTE WATER WHEN DONE USING.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED UPPER EAST WALL AREAS INSIDE REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR ( DAMAGED). MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS IN REAR/ DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED OPEN INSULATION AREAS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR.
  7. License

    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 FRONT ENTRY DOOR AT THE BOTTOM CENTER AREA NOT SECURE FROM RODENT ENTRY APPROX 1/4 INCH. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED UPPER EAST WALL AREAS INSIDE REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR ( DAMAGED). MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS IN REAR/ DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED OPEN INSULATION AREAS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA,( POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA). SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED ON FLOORS BY MOP SINK, ALONG WALLS. MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA.

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