RecordWell Data

7-eleven

567 W LAKE ST, Chicago, IL 60661 · Cook County

73cited violations
6serious tier
16inspections
24tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1647046
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2023290
20212190
2020110
2019170
2018140
2017230
2016151
2015162
2014283
2013140
2012140
2010130

Inspections

  1. Oct 30, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS REAR DISH AREA, IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES.

  2. Oct 23, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS REAR DISH AREA, IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2510713 CONDUCTED ON 06/03/21. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#55) 6-201.11: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  3. Jun 3, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NOTED NO DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE AMONGST TWO ONSITE FOOD EMPLOYEES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. POSTED CERTIFICATES WERE EXPIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

  4. May 27, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NOTED NO DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE AMONGST TWO ONSITE FOOD EMPLOYEES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. POSTED CERTIFICATES WERE EXPIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  5. Jun 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH STORE UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING UNITS LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE THROUGHOUT AND INSIDE TOILET ROOM ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  6. Sep 20, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY WITH NO HAND SINK THAT'S EASILY ACCESSIBLE IN LOCATION TO THE WORK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND COOLER WITH EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPES UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND THE PIZZA STATION, UNDER THE EQUIPMENT, AND IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Feb 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed hand sanitizer unit above exposed hand sink behind front counter and employee restroom hand sink. Informed manager to remove to ensure proper hand-washing. Maintain it all times. Observed rust stains and dried syrup on counter ledge area between slurpee machine and open face display cooler on showroom floor. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed rust stains on exterior surface of grease trap in dish washing area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to remove rust, seal surface and maintained at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed excessive debris, dirt and soiled floors throughout rear dry storage area and employee restroom, at wall and floor junctions, as well as around and underneath shelving units. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed all food handlers with no hair restraints at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide hair restraints. Maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Observed IDPH food handle handler requirement not met. Informed management that food handlers must have IDPH food handlers card within 30 days of employment. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

  8. Sep 1, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Aug 25, 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

      Observed approximately 20 live, small, black flies on walls in front prep area near hand sink, near slushy machines, on back wall where cigarettes are stored, and in rear prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize these areas, and eliminate pest issue. Observed improper pest control. Observed fly strips hanging on walls in front prep area with 20-30 dead small, black flies. Must use approved methods of pest control. Fly strips must be removed. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed excessive dirt and debris build up under oven in front prep, and inside cabinets under slushy machines. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed heavily soiled floor in employee restroom. Observed excessive dirt build up on and around grease trap on floor under 3 compartment sink. Must detail clean and sanitize these areas. Must maintain same.

  10. Nov 29, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK TO BE INACCESSIBLE DUE TO SOILED UTENSILS BEING KEPT IN THE BASIN OF THE SINK. NOTED THE REAR HAND SINK WITHOUT A SUPPLY OF PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS PROPERLY WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND TO BE COMPELTELY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK TO BE STAINED DARK BROWN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED PLUMBING LEAKS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK, AT THE WASTE PIPING OF THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (JACKETS, PURSES) BEING STORED ON TOP OF RESTAURANT SUPPLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS TO BE AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM RESTAURANT MATERIALS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  11. Oct 26, 2015 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-YOGURT 51.2F, BRAT SAUSAGE 49.2F, TIQUITTO(TACO/CHEESE) 56F, HOT DOGS 50.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL 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

      NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (HOT DOGS, CHICKEN ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF WALK IN DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.....MUST ALSO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY THE FRONT PREP TABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  12. Oct 24, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Oct 16, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. SANDWICH DISPLAY COOLER FOUND RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 45.9F TO 49F. WITH FOOD SUCH AS SAUSAGE BISCUIT AT 47.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. SAUSAGE BISCUIT AT 47.2, CHICKEN BISCUIT AT 50.6F, POOR BOY DELI MEAT SANDWICH AT 46F AND TURKEY AND CHEESE SANDWICH AT 45.1F. APPROXIMATELY 3 DOZEN SANDWICHES, 10 LBS. @ $50.00. ALL DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK FILLED WITH A PLASTIC BAG OF GARBAGE AND A MILK CRATE STORED ON TOP. EMPLOYEE REMOVED AND PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

    • 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

      NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. MUST HAVE PEST CO.SERVICE AND ALL DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE UPON INPECTION.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

    • 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 FOOD MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HELD SUCH AS TAQUITOS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 164.1F. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

      OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED MAKING FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. A CAN OF "RAID" INSECTICIDE FOUND IN FOOD STORAGE CABINET NEXT TO OPEN CONTAINERS OF BBQ SAUCE, KETCHUP AND VEGETABLE OIL. ALSO STORED IN SAME CABINET ASSORTED CONDIMENT PACKETS AND BULK MUSTARD. TWO SPRAY BOTTLES LABELED "DISINFECTANT BATHROOM CLEANER" AND "GLASS CLEANER" OBSERVED ON PREP SURFACE WITH OPERATING PIZZA OVEN. MANAGEMENT REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-7-13 NOT CORRECTED. #34- CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON SELLING FLOOR AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMP SINK. ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.#35-CLEAN CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CENTER VENT IN WASHROOM HAS PEELING PAINT AROUND IT AS THE PLASTER HAS PEELED FROM LEAKAGE ABOVE; REPAIR/REPAINT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  14. Nov 7, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF COOLER THAT FACE CUSTOMERS NEED REPAIR OR REPLACING. GASKETS ARE LOOSE AND COULD CAUSE AIR TO ESCAPE WHICH WOULD RESULT IN TEMPERATURE OF UNIT RISING ABOVE 40F. CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON SELLING FLOOR AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMP SINK. ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CENTER VENT IN WASHROOM HAS PEELING PAINT AROUND IT AS THE PLASTER HAS PEELED FROM LEAKAGE ABOVE; REPAIR/REPAINT.

  15. Jun 8, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT SODA REACH-IN COOLER DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE HOT CHOCOLATE DISPENSING MACHINE AT DISPENSERS TO REMOVE STAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT STAFF BATHROOM, REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND CASH REGISTER AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE SODA BOXES. MUST PROVIDE LOCKERS OR ANOTHER DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE STAFF BELONGINGS AT ALL TIMES.

  16. May 24, 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. Following need cleaning: cabinet under front handsink, interior of cabinets under coffee station. including garbage can holders, mop sink-due to food debris/dirt or clutter.

    • 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. Floors under walk-in cooler shelves, around grease trap, & soda syrup shelves must be kept clean.

    • 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. Any clutter, unnecessary articles, unused equipment in rear hallway must be removed, & if needed-must be oof the floors for easy 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.