ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Family Dollar Store #31879 last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Sep 29, 2026 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Family Dollar Store #31879 ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 29, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 7, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT AND REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 29, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official Wording
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND NO PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 60 DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVES IN THE PET AISLE AND 40 IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND CONTINUE TO WORK WITH PEST CONTROL TO RECTIFY ELIMINATING PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
FOUND FOOD, RODENT DROPPINGS, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE RACKS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
FOUND A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF TRASH AND DEBRIS IN THE PARKING LOT AND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE PARKING LOT AREA.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
FOUND FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT AND REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.