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FAMILY DOLLAR

6349 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · Chicago, IL 60637

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FAMILY DOLLAR on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2646241

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILY DOLLAR · 6349 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2645900

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILY DOLLAR · 6349 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE SECOND-FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED MANAGER TO HAVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF BOXES AND TRASH ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2626909

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILY DOLLAR · 6349 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS CONTAINING TCS FOODS AND BEVERAGES INSIDE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCULULATED MOLD LIKE AND DIRT BUILDUP AND FOOD SPILLS INSIDE REACH IN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CARDBOARD BOX USED AS RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND PROVIDE RECEPTABLE WITH LID AS REQUIRED.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES ENCLOSED AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TRASH, DIRT, FOOD ITEMS AND MISCELLANUES UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING RACKS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, OFFICE AND ENTRANCE WAY OF STOCK ROOM NEAR MOP SINK AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PRODUCTS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT STOCK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT TO STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR, REMOVE ANY USUED ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR LEVEL TO PREVENT HIDING SPACE FOR PEST. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2453671

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILY DOLLAR · 6349 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVET CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILDUUP ON SHELVING UNITS IN SALES, STORAGE, AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED ANNGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN WATER PUMP ROOM, REAR STORAGE, SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AND CLOSET AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, IN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1756214

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILY DOLLAR · 6349 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1953916

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILY DOLLAR · 6349 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AS NEEDED AND REMOVE SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR,THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR, IN WASHROOMS AND IN REAR STOCK AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXTREME CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL STOCK ITEMS ON SHELVES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1953220

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILY DOLLAR · 6349 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM AND BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. ALSO NOTED AN APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO NOTED 3 LARGE FLIES ON THE SALES FLOOR AND IN THE STORAGE ROOM, APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE MOP SINK AND APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON TOP OF GARBAGE LEFT ON THE FLOOR IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM THE SMALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF THE LID. ALSO NOTED THE LARGE OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH ALL THE LIDS OPEN AND THE FRAME BENT PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND CLOSE THE LID AT THE SMALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. ALSO REPAIR THE BENT FRAME AND LIDS AT THE LARGE RECEPTACLE AND PROPERLY CLOSE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: WASHROOMS ON SITE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED THE TOILET IN THE MENS WASHROOM CLOGGED WITH FECES INSIDE AND NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING. MUST REPAIR. ALSO NOTED TOILETS,SINKS,WALLS AND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED . NOTED VISIBLE WASTE, DIRT AND GRIME ON SINKS, URINALS AND TOILETS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS WASH ROOMS. ALSO NOTED WALLS AND DOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED THE WASTE BASKET IN THE MENS WASHROOM FULL AND NOTED GARBAGE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WOMENS WASH ROOM WITH ANTS CRAWLING ON TOP AND SOILED TOILET PAPER ON THE FLOORS IN SEVERAL STALLS. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING,DISPOSE OF GARBAGE AND CLEAN ALL SINKS, TOILETS, THE URINAL, THE WALLS AND FLOORS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AS NEEDED AND REMOVE SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR,THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR, IN WASHROOMS AND IN REAR STOCK AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXTREME CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL STOCK ITEMS ON SHELVES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1319979

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILY DOLLAR · 6349 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND THE REAR EXIT DOORS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AS NEEDED AND REMOVE SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR,THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR, IN WASHROOMS AND IN REAR STOCK AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXTREME CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL STOCK ITEMS ON SHELVES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1319970

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILY DOLLAR · 6349 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND THE REAR EXIT DOORS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AS NEEDED AND REMOVE SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR,THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR, IN WASHROOMS AND IN REAR STOCK AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXTREME CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL STOCK ITEMS ON SHELVES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

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How results compare in ZIP 60637

172 of 213 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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