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FAMILY DOLLAR STORES

8915 S STONY ISLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

FAMILY DOLLAR STORES has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 25, 2010. The most recent inspection, on June 16, 2020, found no infractions.

2 of 6 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 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.

  • 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 4, 2014. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • 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 once on June 25, 2010. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 13, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 13, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • 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 February 13, 2014. For example: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

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.

6 inspections

  1. Complaint

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 2-4-14 ON REPORT# 1395950 NOT CORRECTED. OVERFLOWING TRASH IN ALL DUMPSTERS FOUND, AND ONE OF THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES RIGHT LID WAS BURNED OFF. A FORMAL REQUEST HAS BEEN PUT IN TO GARBAGE COMPANY TO REPLACE LID OR RECEPTACLE. OVERFLOWING TRASH AND BOXES REMOVED FROM RECEPTACLES. NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION-CRITICAL 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CORRECTED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ALL ARTICLES AND STOCK MUST BE STORED/DISPLAYED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT( INCLUDING DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR HOLES/OPENINGS AT CENTERS OF FRONT AND REAR DOUBLE DOORS. REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS BY FRONT DOORS. SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALL STOCK MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. ALL CLUTTER (PEST HARBORAGE AREAS) MUST BE ELIMINATED.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OVERFLOWING TRASH OBSERVED IN ALL DUMPSTERS OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORALE IN PARKING LOT. MUST BREAK BOXES DOWN, INCREASE NUMBER OF PICK-UPS PER WEEK AND/OR REQUEST AN ADDITIONAL RECEPTACLE TO ACCOMODATE NEEDS. LIDS MUST KEPT CLOSED. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN DISPLAY SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN COMPUTER DESK ON SALES FLOOR, AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ALL ARTICLES AND STOCK MUST BE STORED/DISPLAYED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT( INCLUDING DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS FROM WINDOW LEDGES IN FRONT SECTION OF STORE. REPAIR HOLES/OPENINGS AT CENTERS OF FRONT AND REAR DOUBLE DOORS. REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS BY FRONT DOORS. SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR TOILET IN FRONT WASHROOM IN REAR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALL STOCK MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. ALL CLUTTER (PEST HARBORAGE AREAS) MUST BE ELIMINATED.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT AND REAR DOORS 1/4" GAP NOTED IN MIDDLE BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS. CITATION #64655-10
  6. License

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS MUST BE ON PREMISES AND CONNECTED (40 DEGREES OR BELOW & 0 DEGREES OR BELOW) AT NEXT VISIT.- NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAKE ALL ENTRY/EXIT DOORS ARE TIGHT-FITTING ALONG THE SIDES, UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM AND AT THE CENTERS.- NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL STAINED/WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AFTER ROOFING IS COMPLETED. PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE IN REAR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • WASTE LINES IN WASHROOM MUST GO DIRECTLY INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN

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