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7-eleven

5600 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County

47cited violations
2serious tier
10inspections
21tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2397474
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2023110
2022242
20212130
20201140
2017270
2016120
2015160

Inspections

  1. Dec 5, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Nov 28, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT OPERATIONAL AT RESTROOM.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

  3. Nov 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 36 DELI MEAT SUBS (CHICKEN,TURKEY, AND SALAMI) AT 57.8F, 56.5F,. ALSO, 8 CHICKEN SALADS AT 58.2F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 25 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS VALUE OF ABOUT $200.00.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. REACH IN COOLER AT 52.8F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT OPERATIONAL AT RESTROOM.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

  4. Feb 10, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11-FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-204.11- INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE CUSTOMER AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST ON VENTILATION COVERS IN CUSTOMER AREAS AND IN WASHROOMS.

  5. Jan 28, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN SAID HANDWASHING SINK AND BLOCKED WITH STOCK ITEMS UNDER AND AROUND THE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.CORRECTED ON SITE(COS).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE CUSTOMER AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX 1/4"OPENING AT BOTTOM CENTER OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PEST PROOFED DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE ENTIRE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION CUSTOMER AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST ON VENTILATION COVERS IN CUSTOMER AREAS AND IN WASHROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS ABOVE THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2366026 DATED:03/19/2020 47- 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MILK STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN/DISPLAY COOLER. Jun 19, 2020 49- 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. Jun 19, 2020 49- 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH HANDSINK INFRONT PREP AREA. Jun 19, 2020 51- 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. Jun 19, 2020 55- 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA ESP

  6. Mar 19, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON TOP OF THE HANDSINK AND STOCKS STORED UNDER AND AROUND THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/CLEAR THE AREA FOR HANDWASHING ACCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED CORRECTED ON SITE (MANAGER REMOVED BOXES AND DELIVERED ITEMS AROUND HANDSINK)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MILK STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN/DISPLAY COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH HANDSINK INFRONT PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND SODA SYRUP SHELVES AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT SODA STORAGE ROOM (NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES/SODA CRATES. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND LITTER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER UNDERNEATH SLURPEE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN

  7. Sep 22, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH THE SYRUP CART, UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER, BEHIND THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  8. Sep 14, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

      FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A GAP OVER 1 INCH IN BETWEEN THE LOWER PART OF THE TWO GLASS DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH THE SYRUP CART, UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER, BEHIND THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  9. Jun 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NOT CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY, MOVE EQUIPMENT TO CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA, USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING,

  10. Dec 15, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED PLASTIC TAPE AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND RE CAULK AROUND/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ESPECIALLY FLOORS UNDERNEATH SODA SYRUP SHELVES WITH SYRUP BUILD-UP IN REAR AREA AND FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND BEVERAGE DISPENSER COUNTER IN FRONT SERVICE/DISPLAY AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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.