CHICAGO, IL - A scheduled inspection at Dollar Tree #650 on 08/06/2025 documented several health code infractions.
Situated at 112 W 87Th Street Chicago Illinois in Chatham, the restaurant serves a diverse clientele in one of Chicago's bustling districts.
The inspection report documents: "38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present - comments: observed a 1/4 inch opening in the center of the rear exit door; instructed to seal to avoid possible rodent entry. 38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present - comments: observed evidence o..." Health officials note that these violations need attention to maintain proper compliance.
The inspection identified violations related to pest control, an important area of food safety.
Pest control violations represent some of the most significant infractions in food service inspections Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. Per FDA Pest Control Guidelines, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in FDA Sanitation Standards, Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
These types of violations require attention to maintain compliance standards for the establishment and its customers. Health officials note that addressing such conditions helps maintain public confidence in food service establishments.
Local regulatory authorities have ordered that Dollar Tree #650 swiftly remediate the documented deficiencies before reopening to customers. Additional review is planned to confirm remediation.
The broader restaurant industry can learn valuable lessons from such cases, emphasizing the need for continuous vigilance to food safety standards. Consumer awareness remains a crucial component in maintaining community food safety.
| Inspection ID | 2621789 |
| DBA Name | DOLLAR TREE #650 |
| AKA Name | DOLLAR TREE #650 |
| License # | 1958738 |
| Facility Type | Grocery Store |
| Risk | Risk 3 (Low) |
| Address | 112 W 87TH ST |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60620 |
| Inspection Date | 08/06/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Complaint |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 38. INSECTS |
| & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments | OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES WHERE CANDY LOCATED |
| ON THE FLOOR UNDER VARIOUS FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND OTHER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ON THE SELLING FLOOR AND IN THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE FLOOR BY THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments | INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE AND NON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED IN STORE TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DUST/DIRT. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED |
| & CLEANED - Comments | INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE. |
| Latitude | 41.736380045588184 |
| Longitude | -87.62750921902564 |
| Location | (41.736380045588184 |
This inspection was conducted on August 6, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: pest-control, sanitation.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
