Did Dollar Tree Stores #07068 pass its last health inspection?

Dollar Tree Stores #07068 at 715 E 47th St was inspected on Aug 26, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 7 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Dollar Tree Stores #07068?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOORS IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

What does "Risk 3 (Low)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Dollar Tree Stores #07068

715 E 47th St, Chicago 60653 · Risk 3 (Low)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 26, 2024

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 26, 2024

#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOORS IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY SHELVES, DISPLAY RACKS, CHECKSTANDS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PALLETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL KICK PLATES, EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PALLETS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 26, 2024	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 3 (Low)
Aug 9, 2024	Complaint	Fail	Risk 3 (Low)
Nov 5, 2018	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 3 (Low)
Jun 6, 2018	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 3 (Low)
May 30, 2018	Complaint	Fail	Risk 3 (Low)
May 4, 2017	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 3 (Low)
May 2, 2017	License	Fail	Risk 3 (Low)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Dollar Tree Stores #07068 — questions

Did Dollar Tree Stores #07068 pass its last health inspection?: Dollar Tree Stores #07068 at 715 E 47th St was inspected on Aug 26, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 7 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Dollar Tree Stores #07068?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOORS IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
What does "Risk 3 (Low)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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