FAIL
Risk 3 (Low)
DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #13157 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
October 1, 2025
Complaint
License #2134612
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #38
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON A TRAP UNDERNEATH A FOOD STORAGE SHELF (POTATO CHIPS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 80-100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SOME FOOD STORAGE AND OTHER SHELVES ON THE SELLING FLOOR, IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN THE CORNER AREA BEHIND THE DOOR AND IN THE REAR CORNER AREA ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 80-100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SOME FOOD STORAGE AND OTHER SHELVES ON THE SELLING FLOOR, IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN THE CORNER AREA BEHIND THE DOOR AND IN THE REAR CORNER AREA ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
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CDPH Food Protection