7-eleven
4353 W 55TH ST, Chicago, IL 60632 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1271535
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Nov 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MISSING PROPER STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Oct 5, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING WORKING THERMOMTERS AT BOTH COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET BOWL AND SEAT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Dec 3, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS SURROUNDING MOP SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Jun 12, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS, ETC. IN HOT HOLDING UNIT). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO DEDICATED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA/DISH AREA (3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THIS ROOM). MUST PROVIDE A DEDICATED, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. SINK MUST HAVE 1 BASIN, HOT/COLD WATER WITH ADEQUATE CITY PRESSURE, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS, AND A HANDWASHING SIGN. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SLIMY, PINK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE OF SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 2, 2017 Complaint · 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
FLOOR TILES NEAR BEVERAGE STATION NOT CLEAN, STAINED SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN, REMOVE STAINS AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BOTTOM OF WALLS NEAR WALLBASE IN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, STAINED SURFACES. TOILET ROOM WALLS AND ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, STAINED AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN, REMOVE STAINS, PAINT IN NECESSARY AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 12, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR IN DISREPAIR AT BASE OF DOOR AND DOOR FRAME. REPAIR DOOR BASE AND FRAME.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN SODA STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN CLL FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN CORNERS, UNDER SHELVNG AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR OUTDOOR SPACE OF ESTABLISHMENT. KEEP OUTDOOR SPACE FREE AND CLEAR OF ALL CLUTTER TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 31, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 52.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED 10LBS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING HOT DOGS, PIZZA, PAQUITO'S, SALSA,CHOPPED ONION RANGING IN TEMPERATURE FROM 52.9 TO 53.2F VALUED AT AROUND $50 DOLLARS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR IN DISREPAIR AT BASE OF DOOR AND DOOR FRAME. REPAIR DOOR BASE AND FRAME.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN SODA STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN CLL FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN CORNERS, UNDER SHELVNG AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRTY OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN BATHROOM AND OFFICE. REPLACE ANY DIRTY OR MISSING CEILING TILES.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR OUTDOOR SPACE OF ESTABLISHMENT. KEEP OUTDOOR SPACE FREE AND CLEAR OF ALL CLUTTER TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Serious
Critical
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Oct 23, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED, FECES ENCRUSTED IN TOILET, GREEN NOSE PICKINGS SMEARED ON WALLS; DOOR, WALLS, EXPOSED HANDSINK, MIRROR, ALL DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN. NO SOAP NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ENTIRE TOILET ROOM AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 27, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 19, 2012 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
THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS HAVE A ONE INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOF THEM. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE STORAGE CABINETS,THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORE SHELVES AND THE DRINK STATION AND ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. REPLACE THE CEILING TILE IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Oct 28, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 24, 2011 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
FRONT DOUBLE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLING TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTERS, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING AND GARBAGE AREA CLEAN. MUST CLEAN WALKWAY BEHIND STORE NEXT TO GARBAGE AREA ALSO, EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON GROUND IN SAME AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CEILING TILE IN TOILET ROOM. REPLACE SAME. EXTERIOR TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Aug 4, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,UNDER DRINK STATION.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER DESK IN REAR AREA.
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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 REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRON ENTRY DOOR.MUST SEAL BRICK AT FRONT WINDOW,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN REAR AREA.
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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.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER.
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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.