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Family Dollar # 7653

5401 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago 60609 · Risk 3 (Low)

Pass

Most recent result

Jan 13, 2026

4

Inspections on record

2

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 13, 2026

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
  2. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS CANNED FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVES IN FOOD AISLES. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOUVE FLOOR.
  3. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF WOMENS/STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jan 13, 2026CanvassPassRisk 3 (Low)
Aug 17, 2018ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 3 (Low)
Nov 16, 2011Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 3 (Low)
Nov 9, 2011CanvassFailRisk 3 (Low)

Source

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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Family Dollar # 7653 — questions

Did Family Dollar # 7653 pass its last health inspection?
Family Dollar # 7653 at 5401 S Wentworth Ave was inspected on Jan 13, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 4 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Family Dollar # 7653?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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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