Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 1, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 1, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Dollar Tree
4609 S Ashland Ave
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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2 inspectionsComplaint
Mar 24, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 13Contamination
Official wording
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
Inspector’s notes
Adulterated food offered for sale, found several bags and boxes of flour, pie crusts, potato chips and cookies with chewed edges and rodent naugding on several food items, also Rat droppings noted on top of food cans and bags that are offered for sale, instructed manager to keep all food protected and wholesome. Priority violation. 7-38-005.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
Found evidence of rodent's activity around food shelves, about 20 rat dropping found behind and between food boxes and bags in food isles. Instructed to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas, clean and sanitize all food shelves, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation 7-38-020(A)
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source