7- Eleven
2821 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60657 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2616134
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 1, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 15 DEAD FLIES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT LEFT HAND BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM BATHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF ANY DEAD INSECTS.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND BAGS OF ICE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARBOARD BOXES LINING FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINING AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN GASKETS OF 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF SLIME AND GREY BUILD UP IN THE BASIN OF THE SODA DISPENSER MACHINE. AND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO REDUCE BUILD UP.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BROKEN BOXES, BAGS, AND LOOSE TRASH IN THE HALL LEADING TO REAR EXIT AND IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TRASH AND LOOSE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LEAK OF WATER FROM BEHIND TOILET BOWL OF RIGHT HAND SIDE TOILET IN THE LEFT HAND SIDE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE SOURCE OF LEAK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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Severity not stated
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May 12, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED UNCLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN SAID HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/2 GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE CABINET UNDER BIG GULP MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REAR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 17, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT DURING INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (HOT DOGS, CHICKEN AND TACOS) ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED BOXES OF BEVERAGES STACKED IN HAND WASHING SINK WITH CHAIR AND STORAGE CONTAINER IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FOR HAND SINK TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA ON SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 13, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. 2-201.11 MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO. AT HALLWAY AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Severity not stated
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.