Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 9, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Dollar Tree #650
112 W 87th St
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Quick Answers
- When was Dollar Tree #650 last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 9, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 3 inspections on record, from Aug 6, 2025 to Sep 9, 2025.
- Has Dollar Tree #650 ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 6, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Aug 13, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED 3 DEAD RODENTS ON GLUE TRAP UNDER SHELVING IN CLOTHING AISLE.
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 insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
MUST REMOVE CARPET UNDER SHELVING TO IMPROVE CLEANABILITY AND FACILITATE EASIER MAINTENANCE. MUST HAVE SMOOTH NON-POROUS SURFACE. RECCOMMEND REMOVE KICK PLATE AT BOTTOM OF ALL SHELVES
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE AND NON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED IN STORE TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DUST/DIRT
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN STORE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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 problemsnotedCode 59Other
Official Wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s Notes
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM AUGUST 6TH, 2025 REPORT #2621789 NOT CORRECTED. STILL FINDING RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES IN AREAS PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED UNDER FOOD AND OTHER SHELVES ON THE SELLING FLOOR, REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND UNDER BLACK AND WOODED STORAGE PALLETS, UNDER HOISERY SHELVES AND OTHER NON-FOOD SHELVES. ALSO FOUND ON THE FLOOR IN THE MENS WASHROOM. FOUND OVER 150 AT THIS TIME AS AREAS IN THE STORAGE ROOM WERE MORE ACCESSIBLE TO VIEW TODAY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-090.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 6, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN STORE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE AND NON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED IN STORE TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DUST/DIRT.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS 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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH OPENING IN THE CENTER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO AVOID POSSIBLE 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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source