Dollar Tree
4609 S Ashland Ave, Chicago 60609
Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.
The whole record
- Pass40%
- Conditional20%
- Fail40%
- PassApr 1, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 3 (Low)
- FailMar 24, 2026ComplaintRisk 3 (Low)
- 13
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Adulterated food offered for sale, found several bags and boxes of flour, pie crusts, potato chips and cookies with chewed edges and rodent naugding on several food items, also rat droppings noted on top of food cans and bags that are offered for sale, instructed manager to keep all food protected and wholesome. Priority violation. 7-38-005.
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Found evidence of rodent's activity around food shelves, about 20 rat dropping found behind and between food boxes and bags in food isles. Instructed to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas, clean and sanitize all food shelves, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
- 13
- ConditionalJun 12, 2019Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 3 (Low)
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit or procedure on site. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Observed toilet and sink with accumulation of debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain
- 54
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Observed garbage, empty bottles, etc on the ground in the garbage dumpster area and behind the rear exit door to the facility. Instructed to clean and maintain
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed a hole behind the door, broken toilet paper holder and missing support post on the sink in both toilet rooms. Observed peeling paint in the customer toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed missing and damaged tiles in the rear storage area. Instructed to replace and maintain
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed debris on the floors in the back storage area and under the candy shelves. Instructed to clean and maintain
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Observed both toilet room ventilation covers with accumulation of dust. Instructed to clean and maintain
- 5
- FailMay 31, 2019ComplaintRisk 3 (Low)
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit or procedure on site. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed approximately 200 mice droppings in the 2 rear storage areas and approximately 100 mice droppings on the bottom shelf underneath the chips. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed an approximate 2 inch gap on the right side of the rear exit door and a 1 1/2" gap on the center bottom half of the front entrance door. Instructed to provide a tight fitting seal to prevent rodent activity.
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Observed toilet and sink with accumulation of debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain
- 54
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Observed garbage, empty bottles, etc on the ground in the garbage dumpster area and behind the rear exit door to the facility. Instructed to clean and maintain
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed missing and damaged tiles in the rear storage area. Instructed to replace and maintain
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed the floors(including under all shelving) and the shelves throughout the facility with debris(including broken glass in back storage area and water fountain area) and dust accumulation. Instructed to clean and maintain
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed unnecessary items such as open damaged can goods, empty bottles, maintenance equipment, garbage bags, card board boxes, etc. In the back storage area, utility area, and the water fountain drinking area. Instructed to organize, clean and maintain
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed a hole behind the door, broken toilet paper holder and missing support post on the sink in both toilet rooms. Observed peeling paint in the customer toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Observed both toilet room ventilation covers with accumulation of dust. Instructed to clean and maintain
- 5
- PassDec 15, 2010LicenseRisk 3 (Low)
Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.
On the street
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What it gets cited for
- 557×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- 383×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- 52×
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- 532×
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- 542×
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- 562×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- 131×
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.
Source
Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2065459 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.