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7-eleven

833 W VAN BUREN ST, Chicago, IL 60607 · Cook County

88cited violations
4serious tier
20inspections
26tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1816833
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025260
2023100
2022100
20212160
2020180
2019150
2018190
20172142
2016260
2015150
2014140
2013130
2012140
2011242
2010140

Inspections

  1. Jul 2, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CONDIMENT COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, STOCK ROOM AREA AND AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  2. Jun 23, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (HOT DOGS AT 156F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. THERE ARE NO PEST INSPECTION REPORTS IN THE LOG BOOK FROM THE PAST YEAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE THE PREMISES A MINIMUM OF TWICE A YEAR AND MAINTAIN THE INSPECTION REPORTS IN THE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CONDIMENT COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, STOCK ROOM AREA AND AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  3. Mar 30, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Apr 6, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Aug 17, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON REAR STORAGE AREA SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 NOTED LOOSE FAUCET AT PREP HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT P SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2382503 ON 7/1/20. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: (57) 2-102.13 - INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR TWO ONSITE FEMALE FOOD EMPLOYEES. MANAGER PRESENTED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR MALE EMPLOYEE NOT CURRENTLY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

  6. Aug 10, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 10 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED AT FRONT PREP AREA, AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON REAR STORAGE AREA SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NOTED DEEPLY STAINED BASINS AND LOOSE DEBRIS INSIDE 3-COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LOOSE FAUCET AT PREP HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT P SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINK WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2382503 ON 7/1/20. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (53) 6-501.18 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINAIN. (55) 6-501.12 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE DELI SANDWICH COOLER ON THE SELLING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. (57) 2-102.13 - INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

  7. Jul 1, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      THE PERSON IN CHARGE (ON DUTY) DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. SHE HAS A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE ISSUED IN 2018. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE REQUIRED TO PREPARE AND SERVE FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND THE UNIT STORING THE DELI SANDWICHES NEED THERMOMETERS; MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE DELI SANDWICH COOLER ON THE SELLING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AS REQUIRED. ESTABLISHMENT LAST INSPECTED ON MAY 20, 2019. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.

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

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID POSTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHLE TCS FOODS, CHOPPPED TOMATOES, CHICKEN, COOKED BREAKFAST SAUSAGE AND EGG SANDWICHES ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, ETC.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF PIZZA/WING OVEN IN SERVICE/PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200509 ON 8/3/2018. VIOLATION STATES "FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  9. Aug 3, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE WITH A VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE, DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN & STEAK TAQUITOS, AND POTATOES ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIQUIDS FROM CONTACT SURFACES AT COFFEE STATION AND AT SLURPEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN RUST FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA, TOILET ROOM, AND FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN TOILET ROOM, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

  10. Nov 2, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER/CASHIER.OBSERVED A MALE CASHIER/FOOD HANDLER HANDLING MONEY AND RINGING THE REGISTER,WENT AND PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLED 2- HOT DOG BUNS WITH GLOVED HANDS .HE DIDN'T WASH HIS HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY AND RINGING THE REGISTER.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010 A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED NO SOAP IN DISPENSER AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK,ONLY SANITIZER IN DISPENSER.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO GET SOME SOAP FROM DISPLAY ON SALES FLOOR TO PUT AT HAND SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME SUCH AS (PIZZA,CHICKEN,HAMBURGERS,TAQUITOS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR REACH IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS FROM SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTERS,LOWER CABINETS AT COFFEE AND SODA STATION,WINDOW SILLS,MOPSINK BASIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FRONT AND REAR OF STORE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPALCE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREAAND BEHIND WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Aug 21, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FRONT AND REAR OF STORE,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  12. Oct 13, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SMALL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL HOLES.

  13. Oct 5, 2016 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 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR ON AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALLS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP INBETWEEN DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/5/15 REPORT 1527583 NOT CORRECTED: 33 CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF MICROWAVE OVENS, ALL SHELVES UNDERNEATH COUNTERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, NOZZLES ON ALL COFFEE DISPENSING UNITS, AND ON SLURPEE MACHINE, ALL CABINET INTERIORS IN SELF-SERVICE AREAS ON SALES FLOOR, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK, STORAGE RACKS & SHELVES IN REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT, REAR, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH ALL STOCK THROUGHOUT REAR SECTIONS OF OPERATION, AND UNDERNEATH ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR(DIRT,DUST,DEBRIS, AND POP RESIDUE PRESENT). 35 CLEAN DIRT, DUST AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENT IN WASHROOM. CLEAN DIRT, SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS, BEHIND MICROWAVE OVENS ON SALES FLOOR AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. 41 ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM CORNER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR(PLASTIC SHELVES etc). ALL STOCK THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS, INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER, MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL COUNTERTOP SURFACES UNDER BEVERAGE STATIONS NOT CLEAN, OLD SPILLS, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK AND EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS IN TOILET ROOM WORN AND WITH STAINED SURFACES AND OLD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON WALLS. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLS, REMOVE STAINS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SMALL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL HOLES. WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESIVE DEBRIS DUST BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOILED MOP STORED IN MOP BUCKET WITH BLACK WATER. INSTD TO EMPTY MOP BUCKET WHEN FINISHED AND STORE MOP PROPERLY (UPRIGHT AND ON STORAGE RACK).

  14. Mar 5, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF MICROWAVE OVENS, ALL SHELVES UNDERNEATH COUNTERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, NOZZLES ON ALL COFFEE DISPENSING UNITS, AND ON SLURPEE MACHINE, ALL CABINET INTERIORS IN SELF-SERVICE AREAS ON SALES FLOOR, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK, STORAGE RACKS & SHELVES IN REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT, REAR, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH ALL STOCK THROUGHOUT REAR SECTIONS OF OPERATION, AND UNDERNEATH ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR(DIRT,DUST,DEBRIS, AND POP RESIDUE PRESENT).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN DIRT, DUST AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENT IN WASHROOM. CLEAN DIRT, SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS, BEHIND MICROWAVE OVENS ON SALES FLOOR AND IN FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE ON SALES FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM CORNER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR(PLASTIC SHELVES etc). ALL STOCK THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS, INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER, MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  15. Jan 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN REAR,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES OVER SALES FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  16. Apr 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS, 2-DOOR STORAGE FREEZER, AND REACH IN DISPLAY ICE CREAM FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LEAK AT 3-COMP SINK FAUCET NECK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Jun 27, 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 MILK AND SODA REACH IN COOLER DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN HOT CHOCOLATE DISPENSING MACHINE AT DISPENSERS TO REMOVE LIQUID BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST ICE BOX FREEZER TO REMOVE FROST BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3COMP SINK AND NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

  18. Dec 14, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE REAR OF THE STORE HAS A DIRTY FLOOR CLEAN THE REAR FLOOR.

  19. Dec 7, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. THE COOLER IS HOLDING A 53 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE, COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE FAX A REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION TO (312) 746-4240 SO THAT WE CAN ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG CAN BE REMOVED.

    • Serious Critical

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

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. THE SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER IS HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS TUNA SALAD, CHICKEN SALAD, SHELL EGGS, SALADS AND DELI SANDWICHES AT 50-52.3 F. APPROXIMATELY 25 POUNDS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT $100.00 WAS DENATURED AT THIS TIME.

    • 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. THE REAR OF THE STORE HAS A DIRTY FLOOR CLEAN THE REAR FLOOR.

  20. Oct 15, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. The certified manager was not present at the time of inspection. Obtain proof of enough City of Chicago food service sanitation managers to cover your hours of operation.

    • 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. Clean the walk-in cooler floor.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Clean out the dirty drain behind the sandwich cooler.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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.