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Dollar Tree #5886

9341 S Ashland Ave

Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 6, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST MAKE BETTER AISLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA FOR EASY ACCESSIBLILITY FOR CLEANING AROUND PALLETS AND U-BOATS. ALSO FOR MONITORING FOR PESTS

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 6, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Mar 3, 2026

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST MAKE BETTER AISLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA FOR EASY ACCESSIBLILITY FOR CLEANING AROUND PALLETS AND U-BOATS. ALSO FOR MONITORING FOR PESTS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION (#54 OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAIN) STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2631610, DATE 2/23/26. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090. OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED LIDS OPEN AND TRASH ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AND AREA AROUND TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Feb 23, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE CHIP DISPLAY BOTTOM SHELVING, NOTED 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE CANDY DISPLAY SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #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 insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AT CASHIER BOOTHS,MERCHANDISE SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR ,WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AND AREA AROUND TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(B).

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 23, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Aug 19, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AT CASHIER BOOTHS,MERCHANDISE SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR ,WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE FOOD AND STORE PROPERLY.

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 contamination
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF AND CUSTOMERS TOILETROOMS

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND SALES FLOOR,DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF WALK WAY.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 19, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Aug 8, 2024

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND FRONT ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS ON ALONG INNER SIDES OF DOOR FRAME MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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 insects
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE FOOD AND STORE PROPERLY.

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 contamination
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE ON SALES FLOOR MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR STORAGE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF AND CUSTOMERS TOILETROOMS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND SALES FLOOR,DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF WALK WAY.MUST SEAL HOLE IN CONCRETE FLOOR NEXT TO AIR GAS TANKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AT CASHIER BOOTHS,MERCHANDISE SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR ,WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 8, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Nov 14, 2023

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source

Complaint

Nov 3, 2023

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR LITTER.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2386010, DATE 8/12/20. Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments:(49) MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZERS & COOLERS,CASHIER BOOTHS,SOME DISPLAY SHELVES. Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments:(53) MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS AS REQUIRED. Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments:(55) MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER SOME DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments:(55) MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE SHELVING UNITS ON FLOOR AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATION NOTED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE EMPLOYEE BREAK TABLE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A FEW DROPPINGS SCATTERED OF THE CHIP DISPLAY SHELVING. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #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 insects
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE WASH ROOMS DIRTY (FLOORS, WALLS AND FIXTURES). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2023 · Original Source

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