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7-eleven #26878 F

6559 W ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL 60638 · Cook County

31cited violations
2serious tier
9inspections
16tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2385279
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025120
2024350
2022170
2019281
2017151
2015140

Inspections

  1. Nov 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDERNEATH SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE AND SLUSHEE MACHINES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE SYRUP ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. BASIN OF UTILIY SINK HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      TOILET ROOM FLOOR HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK DEBRIS. (ACROSS FROM UTILIY SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE HEAVILY STAINED AND BLACK DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN

  2. Jun 13, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Jun 11, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP AT REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2595670 NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION OF APPROXIMATELY 200-300 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON WHITE SHELVES BEHIND ROLLING BACK STOCK, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE WASHROOM ALONG WALLS, ON THE SALES FLOOR NEAR SUNGLASSES AND HATS, AND CHIPS ON SHELVING NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Jun 4, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON WHITE SHELVES BEHIND ROLLING BACK STOCK, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE WASHROOM ALONG WALLS, ON THE SALES FLOOR NEAR SUNGLASSES AND HATS, ON SHELVING NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP AT REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563257 DATED 9/6/22 NOT CORRECTED: #36-FOUND NO WORKING THERMOMETER IN RIGHT SIDE "QUICK EATS" COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #53-FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RIGHT SIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55-THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: WALL BEHIND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY UNDER COUNTERS/EQUIPMENT, COUNTER OF FOUNTAIN DRINK MACHINE, LEFT SHELF OF BEER COOLER. #55-FOUND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE, RIGHT SIDE RESTROOM, BEER COOLER, AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #55-FOUND WALL IN RIGHT SIDE RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE IT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Sep 6, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      FOUND NO WORKING THERMOMETER IN RIGHT SIDE "QUICK EATS" COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE AROUND DOOR FRAME OF ICE COOLER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE STATION. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RIGHT SIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: WALL BEHIND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY UNDER COUNTERS/EQUIPMENT, COUNTER OF FOUNTAIN DRINK MACHINE, LEFT SHELF OF BEER COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN OFFICE, RIGHT SIDE RESTROOM, BEER COOLER, AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND WALL IN RIGHT SIDE RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.

  6. May 8, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  7. May 2, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 74F-84F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      LEAK IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS, BLACK SUBSTANCE ON OFF WHITE WALL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE. FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR DRY. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Nov 9, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE (AIR DRYER OR PAPER TOWELS) IN EITHER TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION AT INSPECTOR REQUEST. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TAQUITOS, HOT DOGS, CHICKEN WINGS). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK BASIN NOT , EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DIRT/FILTH. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

  9. May 28, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES,INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS UNDER FRONT HAND SINK, ANDREAR COFFEE STATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR SIDE STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEAN AROUND REAR BAG IN BOX (SODA) STATION, AND AROUND THE REAR MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE TWO RESTROOM VENTILATION FANS NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

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.