Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 10, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 10, 2025 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Family Dollar #32601
3542 S Archer Ave
Last inspected Mar 10, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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2 inspectionsComplaint
Feb 25, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXTERIOR REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. DOOR SWEEP DAMAGED AT BOTTOM WITH 1/4IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RAW SEWAGE BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACK UP AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR PLUMBING, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RESTORE AND MAINTAIN PROPER WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND NEAR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source