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7-eleven

4346 N KIMBALL AVE, Chicago, IL 60618 · Cook County

92cited violations
2serious tier
16inspections
31tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1474087
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024140
2023140
2022120
20204402
2019160
2017140
2016130
2014150
2013270
2012140
2011180
2010150

Inspections

  1. Dec 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM CENTER BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (12/22/2022) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.

  3. Dec 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND EMPLOYEE AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

  4. May 11, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NO PROTECTIVE SPLASH-GUARD BETWEEN NEWLY INSTALLED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH-GUARD.

  5. May 8, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NO PROTECTIVE SPLASH-GUARD BETWEEN NEWLY INSTALLED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH-GUARD.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STORAGE/PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----- EXTREMELY DIRTY DRIP BASINS WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE SODA AND SLURPEE DISPENSING MACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. BEHIND ALL COOLERS, SHELVING, FIXTURES-----CEILING IN REAR STORAGE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.--HOLES NOTED IN THE CEILING AROUND PIPING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE.

  6. May 6, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HOT DOGS AT 143.6F. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE AN OPEN BOX OF FULLY COOKED SAUSAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. SAUSAGE REMOVED AND DISCARDED. EGGS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR FOOD COOKED FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL CABINET INTERIOR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN SAID INTERIOR OF HANDWASH BOWL CABINET.----- ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STORAGE/PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----EXTREMELY DIRT MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE HOT HOLDING FOOD UNITS.----- EXTREMELY DIRTY DRIP BASINS WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE SODA AND SLURPEE DISPENSING MACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.------: ALL SHELVING FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH BROKEN EGG SHELLS, ASSORTED FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED IN PLASTIC MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS,MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.INTERIOR ALL OTHER FOOD COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOUND DIRTY WITH BUILT UP FOOD ACCUMULATION/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      BOTH REAR AND FRONT STORAGE ROOMS FLOORS CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.------ FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. BEHIND ALL COOLERS, SHELVING, FIXTURES, CASH STATION MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----CEILING IN REAR STORAGE WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE SLURPEE/CASH STATION MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.-----HOLES NOTED IN THE CEILING AROUND PIPING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLER ON SITE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED #48- NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITATION LEVELS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. #38-OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, UNDER AND ON ALL SHELVING, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND BEHIND ALL STORED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR RODENTS.#10- NO HAND WASH BOWL AT DISH WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT DISH WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Apr 29, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HOT DOGS AT 143.6F. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK BEING USED AS A SLOP SINK WITH NOTED USED ICE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDWASH BOWL AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE AN OPEN BOX OF FULLY COOKED SAUSAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. SAUSAGE REMOVED AND DISCARDED. EGGS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR FOOD COOKED FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, UNDER AND ON ALL SHELVING, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND BEHIND ALL STORED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITATION LEVELS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL CABINET INTERIOR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN SAID INTERIOR OF HANDWASH BOWL CABINET.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STORAGE/PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----EXTREMELY DIRT MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE HOT HOLDING FOOD UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      EXTREMELY DIRTY DRIP BASINS WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE SODA AND SLURPEE DISPENSING MACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL SHELVING FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH BROKEN EGG SHELLS, ASSORTED FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED IN PLASTIC MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS,MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.INTERIOR ALL OTHER FOOD COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOUND DIRTY WITH BUILT UP FOOD ACCUMULATION/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      BOTH REAR AND FRONT STORAGE ROOMS FLOORS CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. BEHIND ALL COOLERS, SHELVING, FIXTURES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----CEILING IN REAR STORAGE WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE SLURPEE/CASH STATION MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOPS STORED ON FLOOR OF GROCERY/SELF SERVE FOOD AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOOLS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLER ON SITE.

  8. Apr 3, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDWASH BOWL AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL CABINET INTERIOR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN SAID INTERIOR OF HANDWASH BOWL CABINET.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      BOTH REAR AND FRONT STORAGE ROOMS FLOORS CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

  9. Nov 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT/LITTER BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER SHELF RACKS AT REAR STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALLS/CORNERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (ABOVE LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT/REPAINT WALL ABOVE/BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT DRAIN PIPE/SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BREAKFAST SANDWICH WARMER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID WARMER.

  10. May 25, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DRINK SPOUT DISPENSERS AT ALL FOUNTAIN DRINK MACHINES TO REMOVE SYRUP DRINK SPILLS AND SPLASHES. AT SAME ABOVE MENTIONED AREA MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE COUNTER TOP AT BOTH SIDES AND UNDER THE DRINK MACHINES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND STAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE RESTROOM. ALSO MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILES AROUNG THE ENTIRE TOILET BOWL AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. FOUND ABOVE IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING TILES/BROKEN TILES/RUSTED AROUND TOILET BOWL).ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER MOST REAR SMALL STORAGE ROOM SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

  11. Jul 22, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA, AND AREA BY BATHROOM, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL SURFACES IN STORAGE AREA, AND AREA BY WASHROOM, REPAIR HOLES IN WALL, AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS, MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE REAR BACK DOOR GROUND AREA,

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS, TO BE STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXHAUST FAN IN BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED IN STORAGE ROOMS AND AREA BY WASHROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. MUST REMOVE SMELLY URINE ODORS FROM WASHROOM, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

  12. Oct 16, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER, HAVE OPENING/GAPS AND LOOSE MOLDLY SEALANT AROUND BOWL. MUST REMOVE OLD SEALANT, RESEAL AND FILL IN GAP AND HOLES. ALSO, SODA AND ICEE MACHINE NEED TO BE MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FRONT, REAR AND OFFICE STORAGE ROOM HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME/DIRT ON FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND OFFICE DESK, CABINETS, TABLE AND SHELVING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORAGE ROOM HAVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND LIFT ALL ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  13. Oct 3, 2013 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE DISPOSAL CONTAINER (2)LIDS ARE OPEN, AND OVER FLOWING. MUST MAINTAIN ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. MUST KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND GARBAGE OFF GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER HAVE OPENING /GAPS AND LOOSE AND MOLDLY SEALANT AROUND BOWL. MUCH REMOVE OLD SEALANT AND RESEAL AND FILL IN GAPS. ALSO, SODA AND ICEE MACHINE NEED TO BE MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FRONT AND REAR STORAGE ROOM AND OFFICE FLOOR HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND DESK, CABINETS, TABLE AND SHELVING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORAGE ROOM HAVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND LIFT ALL ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  14. Nov 20, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521891, DATED 11-17-11, VIOLATIONS #33, THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES, HOT HOLDING UNITS, CABINETS UNDER COFFEE AND SODA MACHINES, TRAYS FOR SAME UNITS, DISPLAY SHELVES AND PASTRIES HOLDING CASES. #34, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. #35, MUST CLEAN WALLS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNITS, SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #36, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE FRONT AREA STORAGE ROOM, #41, EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED IN STORAGE ROOMS AND WASHROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. #43, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE DEBRIS NOTED INSIDE MOP SINK, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE SINK, MICROWAVE OVEN AND 3PART SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

  15. Nov 17, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE FRONT AREA CLOSET MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN, COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES, HOT HOLDING UNITS, CABINETS UNDER COFFEE AND SODAS MACHINES, TRAY FOR SAME UNITS, DISPLAY SHELVES, AND PASTRIES HOLDING CASES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMSIES, MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNITS, SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOM TO PREVEN PEST ENTRY.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE FRONT AREA STORAGE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED IN STORAGE ROOMS AND WASHROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

  16. Sep 2, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN COUNTER TOP UNDER AND AROUND THE STRAW HOLDER, CHERRY SLURPEE DRIP TRAY, AND BURITTO HOT ROLLER DRIP TRAY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL ABOVE ITEMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER, FRONT/REAR STORAGE, UNDER AND AROUND ATM MACHINE, RESTROOM AND HALLWAY TO RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ABOVE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE WALLS/CEILING NOT CLEAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, REPAIR WALL HOLE IN HALLWAY GOING TO RESTROOM, CLEAN WALL BEHIND CHERRY SLURPEE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR ABOVE ITEMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.OBSERVED ONE LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT/REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED EMPTY BOXES, OLD STORAGE RACKS ETC.

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.