Pass

Dollar Tree Stores #673

7540 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

Grocery Store ZIP 60645 Risk 3 (Low)

Passed · as of Sep 15, 2025

Dollar Tree Stores #673 was last inspected on September 15, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

September 15, 2025 · Short Form Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed holes on the floor under breakroom table in rear storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain to prevent pest entry.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floors in walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mop sink interior cluttered. Instructed manager must clean interior of mop sink and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler light not working properly. Instructed manager must provide working light bulb inside walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that floors inside walk in refrigerator-freezer units have been dirty and covered with debris. Must clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in unisex bathroom

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace and maintain broken ceiling tiles in area by and in washrooms

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted clutter of equipment and other unused items (milk crates) on floors and on racks in storage rooms and hallway to storage room.must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor along wall bases in rear storage area and under the storage shelving in front area

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that floors inside walk in refrigerator-freezer units have been dirty and covered with debris. Must clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in unisex bathroom

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace and maintain broken ceiling tiles in area by and in washrooms

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no hot running water at employee bathroom hand wash sinks.temperature of water was 74.5f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap on hand washing sinks in bathroom. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Noted 10-15 rat dropping on floors at the rear storage area behind wood storage racks. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that floors inside walk in refrigerator-freezer units have been dirty and covered with debris. Must clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in unisex bathroom

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter throughout establishment on shelves, floors inside equipment and in storage areas. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest. Must upgrade housing keeping

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted the following:floors throughout premise especially along wall base and underneath equipment and storage palettes with dirt, grease and food debris, including rodent droppings. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize especially areas with pest activity. Must upgrade housekeeping.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace and maintain broken ceiling tiles in area by and in washrooms

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Grimes and food liquid stains on shelves in selling area,instructed to clean and maintain.ice build-up inside the chest freezer were ice cream is stored,need to remove ice, clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Carpet throughout the premises is filthy, extremely stained and soiled,included under shelves. Instructed to replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Debris,items, dust and food stains on floors at rear storage area throughout in need of cleaning .all stock must be elevated 6" off the floor.unable to check floor and area around the press box machine too many boxes and other items,need to remove boxes and clean area.observed items and non clean floor/carpet under shelves due to plastic crates on floors under the sheves to support shelves in selling area .clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Broken missing tiles inside the men's washroom and selling area,need to replace.

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Staff/customer's washroom not maintained. Found toilet paper on floor by and around the toilet bowls.toilet bowl in men's washroom used and non-flushed. Toilet bowl is dirty with human waste. No paper towels provided at same mentioned washrooms. Manager instructed to clean and provide paper towels at said washrooms. Critical violation:7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage inside the walk-in cooler and freezer. Walk-in freezer all food boxes are thrown on floor on top each other,. Walk-in cooler with food boxes(eggs,lunchables, break fast items etc),also unassembled metal dirty shelves.opened and unopened boxes of non-food(seasonal items). Instructed to remove all non-food items inside the walk-in cooler,provide shelves for the walk-in freezer.stock must be elevated 6"off the floor.found small water fountain ,faucet with black slime substance around the faucet were children's and customer's are drinking from serious violation:7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Inside containers or receptacles: adequate number, properly covered and insect/rodent proof

      Inspector’s note: Found all inside receptacles in the staff / customer's wash rooms without lids and overflowing used toilet tissues.instructed to provide lids on all interior receptacles. Serious violation:7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Grimes and food liquid stains on shelves in selling area,instructed to clean and maintain.ice build-up inside the chest freezer were ice cream is stored,need to remove ice, clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Carpet throughout the premises is fitly,extremely stained and soiled,included under shelves. Instructed to replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Debris,items, dust and food stains on floors at rear storage area throughout in need of cleaning .all stock must be elevated 6" off the floor.unable to check floor and area around the press box machine too many boxes and other items,need to remove boxes and clean area.observed items and non clean floor/carpet under shelves due to plastic crates on floors under the sheves to support shelves in selling area .clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Broken missing tiles inside the men's washroom and selling area,need to replace.

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found floors inside coolers not clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Found light not shielded inside walk in cooler.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 14 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.