7-eleven #26878 F
6559 W ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL 60638 · Cook County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Nov 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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
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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
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Severity not stated
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Jun 13, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 11, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP AT REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 4, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP AT REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 6, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO WORKING THERMOMETER IN RIGHT SIDE "QUICK EATS" COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE AROUND DOOR FRAME OF ICE COOLER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE STATION. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RIGHT SIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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May 8, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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May 2, 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 IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
LEAK IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 9, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
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Serious
Critical
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May 28, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.