7-eleven
5600 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Inspections
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Dec 5, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 28, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT OPERATIONAL AT RESTROOM.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT OPERATIONAL AT RESTROOM.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 10, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 28, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE ENTIRE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION CUSTOMER AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST ON VENTILATION COVERS IN CUSTOMER AREAS AND IN WASHROOMS.
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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.
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 19, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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
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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
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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)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH HANDSINK INFRONT PREP AREA.
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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.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOMS.
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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).
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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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND LITTER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER UNDERNEATH SLURPEE MACHINE.
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 22, 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 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.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 14, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 21, 2016 Canvass · 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
FLOORS NOT CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY, MOVE EQUIPMENT TO CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES,
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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,
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 15, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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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.
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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.