Fail

Dollar Tree

1550 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Grocery Store ZIP 60651 Risk 3 (Low)

Failed · as of Oct 8, 2025

Dollar Tree was last inspected on October 8, 2025 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

October 8, 2025 · Complaint

Fail

Result: Fail

2 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of foods the facility may receive during deliveries (i.e. Packaged deli meat, hot dogs etc.). Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of ice buildup on the shelves and doors of rear freezer must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea cleaning procedure on premises. Instructed manager must provide a vomit and diarrhea cleaning procedure and all necessary items as outlined in policy on premises. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Dairy reach in cooler not maintained, ambient air temperature at 74.0 f. Instructed manager must repair said cooler, ambient air temperature must be 41.0 f or below. Priority 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2 inch gap between front double door sweeps and 1/4 inch gap between rear double door sweeps. Must rodent proof said doors.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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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.