FAIL Risk 3 (Low)

DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #13157 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #13157 9244 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60620 Grocery Store
October 1, 2025 Complaint License #2134612
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Inspection Summary

This grocery store was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on October 1, 2025. The inspection type was "Complaint" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 3 (Low), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #38
CORRECTED CRITICAL
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.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections