7-eleven

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Inspections

1. Nov 17, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, PIZZA, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     NOTED SOME PEST ACTIVITY (RATS AT THE EXTERIOR OF THE PROPERTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.(NO EVIDENCE NOTED INSIDE PREMISE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD (POROUS WOOD)USED FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON-POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES IN THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOPS BEHIND THE PREP COUNTER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED HEAVY DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD PARTICLES, AND SPILLS ON FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BACK COUNTER FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ON FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

2. Dec 29, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(B) OBSERVED ON THE CHILI AND CHEESE SELF SERVING DISPENSING UNIT, DRIED UP CHILI RESIDUE AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MONITOR THE STATION MORE FREQUENTLY, SO THAT THIS SELF-SERVICE AREA IS MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

3. Dec 13, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE DISH DETERGENT AND SANITIZER DISPENSER IN DISREPAIR. WHEN ASKED TO SET UP THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE DISPENSER WOULD NOT RELEASE ANY DISH WASHING DETERGENT OR SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO MANUALLY SET UP THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL THE DISPENSING UNIT IS REPAIRED AND IN WORKING CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ON THE CHILI AND CHEESE SELF SERVING DISPENSING UNIT, DRIED UP CHILI RESIDUE AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MONITOR THE STATION MORE FREQUENTLY, SO THAT THIS SELF-SERVICE AREA IS MAINTAINED.

   • Serious Priority

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR, WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT (BASIN) THE WATER BACKUPS THE GREASE TRAP AND WATER COMES OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP ON TO THE FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/13/2021, REPORT # 2498127 #53 NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. #55INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. #55 NOTED CLUTTER AT THE CUBIC STORAGE AREA OF THE GENERAL STORAGE AREA THAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF 7 ELEVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

4. Apr 13, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BROKEN TOILET TANK TOP IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED CLUTTER AT THE CUBIC STORAGE AREA OF THE GENERAL STORAGE AREA THAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF 7 ELEVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

5. Nov 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     ALL STORED FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     EXTERIOR OF THE REAR GARBAGE CAN LOCATED AT THE MOP SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BROKEN TOILET TANK TOP IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL.-----FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK, THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE SHELVING AND UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----DIRTY STAINED WALLS AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

6. Mar 23, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

     FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETERS AT BUSINESS. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY NEXT TO 3COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RELOCATE.

   • Not serious Minor

     APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

     FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

     FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

7. Aug 16, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

8. Aug 9, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

     FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS HOT DOGS, CHICKEN TAQUITOS STEAK AND CHEESE TAQUITOS, REHEATING PIZZA CHICKEN WINGS HAMBURGERS ETC, INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATED ITES 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

9. Oct 2, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Serious Critical

     PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

     PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 ON REPORT #1576100: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSER: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE ALONG THE RESERVOIR, WATER LINE, AND LID IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY PLACED A SIGN ON THE ICE DISPENSER "OUT OF ORDER". INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ICE MACHINE SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED, AND SANITIZED. MANAGER CONTACTED SERVICEMAN FOR THE 2ND TIME WHO ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND DETAIL CLEANED UPPER COMPARTMENT. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER ITEMS INCLUDING STOCK, DISPLAY RACKS, AND OLD SIGNS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS.

10. Sep 25, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSER: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE ALONG THE RESERVOIR, WATER LINE, AND LID IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY PLACED A SIGN ON THE ICE DISPENSER "OUT OF ORDER". INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ICE MACHINE SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED, AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND RUBBISH ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER INCLUDING CARDBOARD DEBRIS, RECEIPTS, AND DIRT/DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER ITEMS INCLUDING STOCK, DISPLAY RACKS, AND OLD SIGNS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS.

11. Mar 4, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND THE GASKET ON THE BOTTOM DOES NOT SEAL, REPAIR THE COOLER DOOR. THE ICE DISPENSER IS DIRTY, HAVE THE UNIT SANITIZED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IS DIRTY AND HAS A DRIED UP MILK BUILDUP, CLEAN THE COOLER FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BACKSPLASH IS DIRTY, CLEAN AREA AND REPAINT AS NEEDED.