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DOLLAR GENERAL

5518 W CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60651

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for DOLLAR GENERAL 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
2573820

Location recorded for this inspection · DOLLAR GENERAL · 5518 W CHICAGO 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
10
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2572777

Location recorded for this inspection · DOLLAR GENERAL · 5518 W CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 13

    FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF BREAD AND CHIPS GNAWED, ADULTERATED WITH MICE DROPPINGS AND DISPLAY FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL FOOD DISPLAYED FOR SALE SHALL BE WHOLESOME AND IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATON ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX.500 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON DOG FOOD SHELF,CANDY SUCKERS,BREAD,CAN GOODS,SNACKS,CHIP DISPLAY BOXES,PAPER GOODS,WATER DISPLAY,REAR STORAGE AREA-ALONG WALL BASES NEXT TO MOP SINK,REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER,NEXT TO AND IN BETWEEN STORAGE BINS,ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,UNDER STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER MOST SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. (PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPILLS FROM REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,DISPLAY SHELVES,CASHIER BOOTHS,SERVICE COUNTER AND DEFROST SMALL ICE CREAM FREEZER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING AND TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. MUST REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.REMOVE TRASH AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR AREA OF THE STORE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN ALL OF THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVE MUILT HOLES ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE STORE ROOM.MUST MAINTAIN AND REPAIR HOLES TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2166246

Location recorded for this inspection · DOLLAR GENERAL · 5518 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY UNDER AISLE SHELVING AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREA ALSO COVING IN OFFICE IS MISSING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND REPLACE COVING IN OFFICE

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2050169

Location recorded for this inspection · DOLLAR GENERAL · 5518 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS,LITTER AND DEBRIS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2049831

Location recorded for this inspection · DOLLAR GENERAL · 5518 W CHICAGO 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: OBSERVERD OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY ROOM AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON A DISPLAY SHELVING WHERE RUGS ARE DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DISPLAY SHELVINGS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST,SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1465026

Location recorded for this inspection · DOLLAR GENERAL · 5518 W CHICAGO AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1465017

Location recorded for this inspection · DOLLAR GENERAL · 5518 W CHICAGO 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: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SINKS NOT CLEAN INSIDE RESTROOMS.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1464901

Location recorded for this inspection · DOLLAR GENERAL · 5518 W CHICAGO AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60651

157 of 228 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2348427.

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