7-eleven
957 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1144747
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 15 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 13, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 10, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2602019 ON 09/03/24. #10 PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER INSTALLED AT EAST OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED CLOSER AT HANDWASHING SINK. #47. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE CABINETS.PROVIDED RAISED SHELVES. #55. DEBRIS AND GRIMES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER SHELVES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING BASEMENT CLEAN MILK SPILLAGE AND OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 3, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTRS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER WHERE EGGS ARE STORED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR /REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A GOOD REPAIR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2553290 ON 03/23/22. #10 PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER INSTALLED AT EAST OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED CLOSER AT HANDWASHING SINK. #47. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE CABINETS.PROVIDED RAISED SHELVES. #55. DEBRIS AND GRIMES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER SHELVES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING BASEMENT CLEAN MILK SPILLAGE AND OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 23, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER INSTALLED AT EAST OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED CLOSER AT HANDWASHING SINK.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE CABINETS.PROVIDED RAISED SHELVES
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHROOM.REPAIR CAUSE
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS AND GRIMES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER SHELVES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING BASEMENT CLEAN MILK SPILLAGE AND OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 11, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS BEHIND HE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, AN THROUGHOUT THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR OFFICE/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 9, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH AREA, NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH AREA, NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). (COMBINED CITATION WITH CODE 5-301.11)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL MICROWAVE OVENS IN THE FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS BEHIND HE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP THE OUTER COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMP SINK WHEN THE WATER IS RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO HAVE SINK RODDED & REPAIRED. REPAIR SINK BY 12/11/19. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT ACCUMULATION FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE, WALK IN COOLER, OFFICE, BASEMENT, AND STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUT DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, AN THROUGHOUT THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST INSTALL HOOKS TO PROPERLY STORE WET MOPS TO DRY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUT REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR OFFICE/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 28, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE BEVERAGES ARE STORED. EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 20, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE HOT HOLDING UNITS ON THE FRONT COUNTER. PIZZA 122.3F VALUED $10, CHICKEN FINGERS, 126.2F, VALUED AT $5, AND ITALIAN SAUSAGES, 129.7F VALUED AT $10. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. 1/4" GAP AT LOWER OPENING OF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN CONTACT SURFACES AROUND COFFEE STATION, AND AT PREP STATION BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE OVEN (SELF-SERVE), INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE HAS DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE BEVERAGES ARE STORED. EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS ON SALES FLOOR,COUNTER TOPS,ICE DISPENSER,REACH IN 2- DOOR FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,WALK IN COOLER DRINK SLEEVES,MOP SINK BASIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND STORAGE CABINETS,SERVICE COUNTER,REAR STORAGE AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED ,MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR ATM MACHINES,HOLES IN WALLS IN OFFICE/DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED WALL IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS & WALL IN TOILETROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN POP STORAGE AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN OPEN SANDWICH COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL SHELVING FOR WALK IN COOLER MUST BE CONSTRUCTED IN A WAY THAT CAN BE CLEANED UNDERNEATH.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR EAST STORAGE ROOM IN DISREPAIR BY EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTERS. OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP IN WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR FLOORS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SHELVING ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED VENT WITHINN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED VENT WITHIN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE INSTALLED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS TO MAKE SURE ALL COOLERS AT RUNNING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ALL ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 8, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GARBAGE CAN, SODA MACHINE AND ICE COOLER,UNDER THE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER,AND UNDER ALL DISPLAY COOLER AND UNDER THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN. STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE AND DISCARD EMPTY BOXES IN THE SAME AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE DONUT CASE. MUST REPLACE. MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN ONE OF THE DONUT CASE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MISSING ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER FOR THE HOT DOG AND TAQUITOS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 3, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
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Not serious
Minor
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.