Pass

Dollar Mix

3858 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629

Grocery Store ZIP 60629 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Oct 15, 2025

Dollar Mix was last inspected on October 15, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 10 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 15, 2025 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical8 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signage in the washroom and at the kitchen area hand wash sink(s). Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in display coolers near the front entrqnce of the facility. Instructed to provide to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food items stored improperly on the floor at the rear of the facility. Instructed to store properly at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e) observed food items stored improperly in cold holding unit in the kitchen/food prep area. Instructed to store properly in food grade storage bags and/or containers only.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed crates being used as shelving throughout the facility. Instructed to remove and provide shelving that is 6 inches off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed 3-compartment sink stoppers missing from each compartment. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed employee washroom door is not self closing. Instructed to install a self closing device.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter throughout the facility. Instructed to remove clutter and all unused articles.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the exhaust ventilation in the employee washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no food handler training for employee(s). Instructed to provide training for all food handlers and maintain verification/certificate(s).

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in the washroom and at the kitchen area hand wash sink(s). Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in display coolers near the front entrqnce of the facility. Instructed to provide to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored improperly on the floor at the rear of the facility. Instructed to store properly at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored improperly in cold holding unit in the kitchen/food prep area. Instructed to store properly in food grade storage bags and/or containers only.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed crates being used as shelving throughout the facility. Instructed to remove and provide shelving that is 6 inches off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink stoppers missing from each compartment. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed to provide to accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee washroom door is not self closing. Instructed to install a self closing device.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter throughout the facility. Instructed to remove clutter and all unused articles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the exhaust ventilation in the employee washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility did not provide a valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate for employee(s) working on site. Informed a certified manager with a current city of chicago certificate must be on premises at all times with a valid certificate posted on site whenever time and temperature control for safety (tcs) foods are being prepared, handled and/or served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training for employee(s). Instructed to provide training for all food handlers and maintain verification/certificate(s).

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: no food handler training for employees. Instd to provide training for all food handlers and maintain verification

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 critical2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11: person in charge without city of chicago certified manager certificate or proof of enrollment. Instd to obtain and maintain verification

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain available on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Premises removed handwash sink in prep area. Instd to re install handwash sink under city pressure with (100f-120f). Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11: no city of chicago certified manager certificate or proof of enrollment on site. Premises plans on slicing and repackaging variety of melons, fruits and vegetables instd to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: no food handler training for employees. Instd to provide training for all food handlers and maintain verification

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge without city of chicago certified manager certificate or proof of enrollment. Instd to obtain and maintain verification

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain available on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: No refrigeration on site. Instd to have on site and able to verify 41f or below at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: No barrier inbetween customers and food prep/warewashing area. Instd to provide proper barrier to prevent possible contamination. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No 3-compartment sink on site. Instd to provide 3-compartment sink with hot/cold running water under city pressure and attached grease interceptor. Priority foundation 7-38-025

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water on premises, 82.1f. Instd to provide 100f-120f at all times. Priority 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Raw concrete floor through out. Instd to seal/finish floor so as to be non absorbant, even, easily cleanable surface. Missing wall coving throigh out. Instd to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager certificate or proof of enrollment on site. Premises plans on slicing and repackaging variety of melons, fruits and vegetables instd to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training for employees. Instd to provide training for all food handlers and maintain verification

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.