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FAMILY DOLLAR STORE # 6538

5660 W ROOSEVELT RD, CHICAGO, IL 60644 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

FAMILY DOLLAR STORE # 6538 has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 5, 2020. The most recent inspection, on September 13, 2024, found no infractions.

1 of 4 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: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 13, 2024. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 2 times on May 5, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 June 3, 2024. 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 16 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 13, 2024. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on June 13, 2024. For example: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

4 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE-OF-REACH IN COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH COVERINGS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED MISSING OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER PET AISLE SHELVING RACK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ITEMS IN THE STOCK ROOM STORED ON FLOORS AS WELL AS EMPLOYEE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO CLEAN AND PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PESTS PROPERLY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER STAINED AS WELL AS MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2595558 ON 6/3/24. VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS... 38) OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200-250 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, REAR STOCK ROOM ALONG WALLS, ON FLOORS UNDER PET AISLE SHELVING UNITS, FRONT WINDOW OF STORE AROUND FAN AND CHARCOAL DISPLAY, UNDER TABLE IN OFFICE, ON CHIPS SHELVING UNITS IN SCNACK AISLE AND UNDER ROLLING CHIP CARTS NEAR REGISTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. INSPECTOR ON SITE FOR REINSPECTION. OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION ON PREMISE AT THIS TIME. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 200-250 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISE (STOCK ROOM, SNACK SHELVING UNITS, SCATTERED UNDER FOOD AISLES. MUST ELIMINATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, REAR STOCK ROOM ALONG WALLS, ON FLOORS UNDER PET AISLE SHELVING UNITS, FRONT WINDOW OF STORE AROUND FAN AND CHARCOAL DISPLAY, UNDER TABLE IN OFFICE, ON CHIPS SHELVING UNITS IN SCNACK AISLE AND UNDER ROLLING CHIP CARTS NEAR REGISTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH COVERINGS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ITEMS IN THE STOCK ROOM STORED ON FLOORS AS WELL AS EMPLOYEE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO CLEAN AND PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PESTS PROPERLY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER STAINED AS WELL AS MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED MISSING OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER PET AISLE SHELVING RACK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORING.
  4. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION BUILDUP AND/OR DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS ON THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING ON PREMISE.

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