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FAMILY DOLLAR STORE # 7612

7927 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

FAMILY DOLLAR STORE # 7612 has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 20, 2011. The most recent inspection, on February 28, 2024, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 10 inspections on record were free of infractions. 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 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 23, 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 23, 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 21, 2024. 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 25 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on February 28, 2024. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • 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 7 separate inspections, most recently on February 23, 2024. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • : 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES,DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING REAR STORAGE AREA.
  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS REAR STORAGE AREA-UNDER TABLE,IN BETWEEN MERCHANDISE BOATS,DOG FOOD.SALES FLOOR- ON SHELVING UNITS-CANDY,UNDER POP COOLER,CHIP DISPLAY UNIT,ON TOP OF JARS OF CHEESE SUACE, PASTA SAUCE,ON FLOOR BEHIND PALLET NEXT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER,ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND POP COOLER,SEASONAL AISLE,BASKETS.CASHIER AREA- IN WINDOW SILLS,ON TOP OF STUFF ANIMAL ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/21/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITQATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG CENTER BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS BUILD UP AT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES,DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND SALES FLOOR
  3. Complaint

    11 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS REAR STORAGE AREA-UNDER TABLE,IN BETWEEN MERCHANDISE BOATS,DOG FOOD.SALES FLOOR- ON SHELVING UNITS-CANDY,UNDER POP COOLER,CHIP DISPLAY UNIT,ON TOP OF JARS OF CHEESE SUACE, PASTA SAUCE,ON FLOOR BEHIND PALLET NEXT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER,ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND POP COOLER,SEASONAL AISLE,BASKETS.CASHIER AREA- IN WINDOW SILLS,ON TOP OF STUFF ANIMAL ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/21/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITQATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG CENTER BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS BUILD UP AT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES ON PREMISES AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RANGING FROM 56.4F-57.2F AND MOPSINK-56.8F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED MOPSINK CLOGGED WITH STANDING DIRTY WATER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON TOILET FIXTURES IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES,DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND SALES FLOOR.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER(PKG LUNCH MEATS)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER(PKG LUNCH MEATS)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2453911 10/28/20 NOT CORRECTED #54-STILL OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSTER LIDS MISSING LAYING ON GROUND IN PARKING LOT NEAR GARBAGE CANS. MUST REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON DUMPSTER.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
  6. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER(PKG LUNCH MEATS)
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSTER LIDS MISSING LAYING ON GROUND IN PARKING LOT NEAR GARBAGE CANS. MUST REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON DUMPSTER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA.
  7. Complaint Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,DISPLAY SHELVES,MOP SINK BASIN,WINDOW SILLS AND WHERE NEEDED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND SERVICE COUNTER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM WINDOW SILLS AT SERVICE COUNTER,REAR STORAGE AREA,SALES FLOOR AND WHERE NEEDED.
  8. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND ALONG WALL BASES ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,ON DISPLAY SHELVES BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND CANDY,PARTY SUPPLIES,BABY ESSENTIAL,ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/16/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,DISPLAY SHELVES,MOP SINK BASIN,WINDOW SILLS AND WHERE NEEDED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS WIDE OPEN.MUST HAVE LID CLOSED AND TRASH BELOW RIM AND TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM WINDOW SILLS AT SERVICE COUNTER,REAR STORAGE AREA,SALES FLOOR AND WHERE NEEDED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND SERVICE COUNTER.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR WHERE NEEDED, AND PLASTIC STORAGE PALLETS IN REAR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR SECTIONS OF BUSINESS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDERNEATH DISPLAY SHELVES, UNDERNEATH ELEVATED STOCK, ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL WHITE WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPAIR BOTTOM CENTER SECTION OF ENTRY DOORS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ONCE ALL STOCK DELIVERED TODAY HAS BEEN PUT AWAY, MUST MAKE SURE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES ARE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR.
  10. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED 7-9-09 NOT CORRECTED; -38-NO VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM-CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR WHERE NEEDED, AND PLASTIC STORAGE PALLETS IN REAR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR SECTIONS OF BUSINESS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDERNEATH DISPLAY SHELVES, UNDERNEATH ELEVATED STOCK, ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL WHITE WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPAIR BOTTOM CENTER SECTION OF ENTRY DOORS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ONCE ALL STOCK DELIVERED TODAY HAS BEEN PUT AWAY, MUST MAKE SURE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES ARE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN NREAR.

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