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7-eleven

1036 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, IL 60610 · Cook County

43cited violations
1serious tier
17inspections
18tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
15022
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025120
2024120
2023260
2022100
2021110
2020110
2019100
2018160
2017130
2016250
2015150
2014110
2013130
2011120
2010161

Inspections

  1. Apr 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE THE EDGE OF THE WALL AROUND THE UTILITY SINK OPEN AND NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING SPACE FOR POSSIBLE INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE UNDER THE SODA STORAGE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA.

  2. Oct 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE UNDER THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSEVERD THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WTIH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

  3. Feb 16, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      4-903.11(A;C): SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS DISPLAY COOLERS. ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12: FLOORS UNDER ALL UNITS AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY HAS DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.

  4. Feb 3, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS DISPLAY COOLERS. ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS UNDER ALL UNITS AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY HAS DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.

  5. Nov 17, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Apr 1, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Apr 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  8. Jul 5, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Sep 24, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.13 (C)- OBSERVED HAND SANITIZING UNITS STORED ABOVE ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATED/REMOVE TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE ALL COOLER UNITS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 (A) (B) (C) (A)- OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD DELIVERY BINS,SHOPPING CARTS AND MARKETING DISPLAY BOARDS STORED INSIDE EMPLOYEE REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS AND STORE SAID ITEMS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 (A)- OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ENCRUSTED INSIDE DOOR GASKETS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11- OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN TOILET COVER LID IN EMPLOYEE REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

  10. Dec 8, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Observed no grease trap attached to 3 compartment sink. Must provide commercial grease removal service. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Observed mop stored in mop bucket in rear prep area. Instructed must hang mop to dry. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      Observed food handler in front prep area without proper hair restraint. Must provide hair restraints (hair net, hat, etc.) for all employees while in front prep area. Must maintain same.

  11. Sep 15, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Sep 8, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1588943 DATED:11/30/2015. 38 NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 9/15/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,KNOZZLES AND TRAYS AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATIONS,INTERIOR VENTS OF SANDWICH DISPLAY COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPRERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Nov 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED MILK CRATES AT THE REAR USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR ELEVATION OF FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      NOTED STAINED AND DIRTY SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE WHERE SODA AND OTHER SOFT DRINKS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR BY THE SODA DISPENSING SYRUP MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH MILK CRATES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPPING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST AND ALSO TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Oct 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPAIR THE DAMAGED DRYWALL NEXT TO THE SIDE DOOR AND REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD.

  15. Aug 15, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET AT REACH-IN COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      SLOW DRAINAGE AT FRONT HAND SINK, LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INACCURATE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN AND PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  16. Mar 11, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF THE METAL CABINETS BEHIND THE COFFEE COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND WALLS AND CORNERS.

  17. Feb 8, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE. FOUND EXPOSED HAND BOWL OBSTRUCTED BY AN OVERSIZED CARD RACK AND A CIGAR DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM AROUND EXPOSED HAND BOWL TO ALLOW ACCESS AND PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG LEFT SIDE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOLERS,UNDER HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND OVER SALES FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM AND REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BETTER ORGANIZE UNUSED SHELVING AND OTHER CLUTTER IN CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.