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FAMILY DOLLAR #2465

811 W 103RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

FAMILY DOLLAR #2465 has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 26, 2011. The most recent inspection, on March 11, 2022, recorded 9 infractions.

1 of 10 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 Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 11, 2022. 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 11, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 11, 2022. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 11, 2022. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

10 inspections

  1. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON FRONT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD AND DRINK ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY SHELVES, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, BASES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS AND CHECKSTANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED TOILET AND SINK FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE COOLERS AND FREEZERS ALONG WEST WALL, DAMAGED WALL SURFACES NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS, ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, UNDER DISPALAY SHELVES, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, SALES, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, SHELVING UNITS AND BASES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, SALES, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4: GAP ON BOTTOM OF OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, SHELVING UNITS AND BASES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LITTER ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, SALES, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN PROCEDURE INCLUDING DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, GLOVES,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK COOLER. MUST INSTALL
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DISPLAY SHELF UNITS NOT CLEAN OF DUST BUILDUP FOR PACKAKAGED CANDY, POTATO CHIPS,DETERGENT SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DIRT IN REAR STORAGE AND UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVING UNITS, . IN STRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
  5. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN PROCEDURE INCLUDING DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, GLOVES,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT FAUCET IN EMPLOYEE MEN WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE 63.0F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK COOLER. MUST INSTALL.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DISPLAY SHELF UNITS NOT CLEAN OF DUST BUILDUP FOR PACKAKAGED CANDY, POTATO CHIPS,DETERGENT SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DIRT IN REAR STORAGE AND UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVING UNITS, . IN STRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AROUND AND INSIDE MOP SINK IN REAR. MOP SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE DO TO CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE REAR AREA.
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
  7. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG REAR LEDGES OF CHIP DISPLAY DISPLAY SHELVES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON COOKIE AND CANDY SHELVES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DISPLAY SHELVES AND CHECKSTANDS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WEST WALL IN SALES AREA. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN MEN WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
  8. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #543513 ON 7/26/2011. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, CHECKSTANDS, DISPLAY RACKS, ETC. 34-FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. 35-CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOM AND UTILITY SINK. REPAIR WALL NEAR URINAL AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN MEN WASHROOM. WALL NEED REPAIR NEAR OFFICE DOOR. 41-ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, CHECKSTANDS, DISPLAY RACKS, ETC.
    • 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
    • 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. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN FRONT NORTHEAST CORNER (WATER DAMAGE). REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOM AND UTILITY SINK. REPAIR WALL NEAR URINAL AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN MEN WASHROOM. WALL NEED REPAIR NEAR OFFICE DOOR.
    • 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. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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