Family Dollar #5834
1700 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Grocery Store ZIP 60608 Risk 3 (Low)
Passed · as of Feb 26, 2026
Family Dollar #5834 was last inspected on February 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
February 26, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to detail clean in all areas of coolers. Correct and maintain
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove all debris instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign in the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed front entrance door with a one inch gap between doors. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter in the rear toilet rooms, rear storage area and front customer counter. Instructed to eliminate clutter, organize and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n)no employee health policy in place for employees. Must provide. No citation issued. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 no clean up policy in place for vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Must provide. No citation issued. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean/sanitize display shelves throughout display floor of food debris and litter, organize and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must remove all unnecessary items at rear storage area, clutter in the form of cardboard boxes, etc. Organize and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n)no employee health policy in place for employees. Must provide. No citation issued. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 no clean up policy in place for vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Must provide. No citation issued. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed 100 plus mice droppings on display shelves and floor around and under shelves. Also observed mice droppings at rear dry food storage area along wall base and at corners. Must remove droppings, clean/sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for additional service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean/sanitize display shelves throughout display floor of food debris and litter, organize and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 must remove all unnecessary items at rear storage area, clutter in the form of cardboard boxes, etc. Organize and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed crates being used as shelving in the rear of facility. Instructed to provide adequate raised shelving and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Dirt and debris on floor in basement (section under reach-in coolers, east side of shared basement.) must clean and maintain basement floor.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed food and dairy cooler with an out of order sign and at improper temperature of 92.0f. Facility did not have any potentially hazardous foods in the cooler at the time of the inspection. Instructed to repair cooler so that it is holding the proper temperature of 40f or below at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector’s note: Evidence of rodent infestation. Observed over 500 mice droppings in various areas of the facility; both left and right front counters, in the rear under and behind all shelving, along rear wall and in all corners, outside of men's washroom, behind refrigeration units and behind food and dairy refrigeration, under aisle with dog and cat foods, on homegood's shelf, under chip shelves in chip aisle, and around application computer in the front. Instructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas, recommended pest control service. Critical violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed grease stained chip boxes for front display. Instructed to change and maintain. Observed water stained drink fountain. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed damanged floor tiles in the rear dry storage, washrooms, and on sales floor. Instructed to replace and maintain. Observed floors thruout facility with accumulated food, dust and dirt debris. Instructed to clean all and maintain. Observed standing water and damaged tile under the utility sink located in the rear. Instructed to remove standing water.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed collapsed ceiling above the baby goods. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Front counter areas and rear storage areas are cluttered and unorganized. Must elevate stock 6" off floor, remove all unnecessary items and store all else organized to facilitate cleaning and to prevent pest harborage.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.