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FAMILY DOLLAR #6514

2420 W 51ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

FAMILY DOLLAR #6514 has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 9, 2015. The most recent inspection, on September 3, 2024, found no 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 Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 30, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 once on July 1, 2024. 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 January 24, 2020. 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 10 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 1, 2024. For example: HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

  • 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 8 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 11, 2015. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND GRAY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT ANY HANDSINKS IN RESTROOMS. HOT WATER IS OBSERVED AT 66.7F AT ALL SINKS. THE INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER DISPOSAL FROM WASTE WATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED BROWN AND BLACK WATER BACK UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WITH SOILED TISSUE INTERMINGLED, AS WELL AS A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES, MUST REPAIR SEWAGEPIPES/DISPOSAL SYSTEM FOR WASTEWATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA. (NO FOODSTUFFS OR DRY GOODS STORED IN AREA) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE MOLD REMEDIATED FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY. OBSERVED LARGE SPIDER WEBS ALONG FRONT WINDOW ENTRANCE ABOVE PRODUCT INVENTORY AND EXTENDING ONTO INVENTORY AND FLOORS WITH DIRT/GRIME BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. TECHNICIANS ARRIVED ON SITE FOR MOLD ASSESSMENT DURING INSPECTION.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2359292 NOT CORRECTED; #55 OBSERVED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES NORTHEAST FRONT OF STORE AND MISSING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER-DAMAGED/MISSING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. #55-OBSERVED THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH THE STORE AND REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE WOMENS RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES NORTH EAST FRONT OF STORE AND MISSING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED/MISSING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH THE STORE AND REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE/ADDITIONAL SHELVING FOR ALL STOCK TO BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES ABOVE AND AWAY FROM WALL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER NOTED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STOCK ON FLOOR. INSDTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA. ALL STOCK TO BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES ABOVE AND AWAY FROM WALL.
  5. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 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 PIGEONS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, FEATHERS AND DROPPINGS. ALSO NOTED HOLE IN ROOF, LEADING TO OUTSIDE AIRE WHRE PIGEONS CAN ENTER. EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FEATHERS, DROPPINGS, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALL STOCK ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND AWAY FROM WALL. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DIRT, STAINED BLACK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND REMOVE STAINS
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA. STOCK ON FLOOR THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL. OFFENSIVE ODOR ON PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME
  7. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. UNCLEAN MOP NOTED IN BASIN OF HANDSINK. OLD STUFFED ANIMAL AND FILTH NOTED IN URINAL. TOILET AND WALLS NOT CLEAN. OVERLFLOWING TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NUMEROUS (100) MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 20. INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF
      • INADEQUATE TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR INTERIOR. NOTED NUMEROUS CARDBOARD BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT OVERFLOWING WITH EXPOSED TRASH AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE TRASH CONTAINERS ON SITE, DISPOSE OF GARBAGE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • ALL SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DIRT, STAINED BLACK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND REMOVE STAINS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA. STOCK ON FLOOR THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL. OFFENSIVE ODOR ON PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.

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