7-eleven

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Inspections

1. Mar 6, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HOTDOG, PIZZA ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MINITOR FOOD TEMPERARURES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED A GAP OPENING ON THE BOTTOM FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, FRONT SELLING AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED INSIDE THE REAR UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

2. Dec 3, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HOTDOG, PIZZA ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SPILLS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INCLUDING; UNDER COFFEE STATION, SLURPEE AND SODA STATION, AND IN WALK-IN COOLER ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL SODA, SLURPEE AND COFFEE STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED REAR TOILET ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE TOILET ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

3. Apr 12, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HOTDOG, PIZZA ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE'S NEED TO ATTEND TRAINING AND OBTAIN CERTIFICATE WTIHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

4. Apr 5, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BUILD UP ON SLURPEE AND SODA NOZZLES IN FACILITY.OBSERVED BUILD-UP INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AS WELL AS HANDSINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF SLIMY BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TOUCHING ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED TONGS FOR FOOD HANGING ON HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL UTENSILS IN-USE IN PROPER STORAGE AREA WHEN IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND SPILLAGE UNDER MULTIPLE SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INCLUDING; UNDER COFFEE STATION, SLURPEE AND SODA STATION, AND IN WALK-IN COOLER ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY BROKEN STORAGE RACKS IN REAR OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN RESTROOM,AND REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6IN FROM FLOOR AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND SYRUP SPILLAGE ON FLOOR UNDER SODA/SLURPEE STATION AND COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE'S NEED TO ATTEND TRAINING AND OBTAIN CERTIFICATE WTIHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT OF LAST INSPECTION POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.LAST INSPECTION DATED 9/23/2020. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FOR PUBLIC VIEW.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (b),CITATION ISSUED.

5. Sep 23, 2020 Complaint · 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 FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT EAT IN FOOD PREP AREAS, MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     PLASTIC ICE CHUTE FOR DISPENSING ICE ON THE ICE MACHINE/SODA SYSTEM FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 60 LBS ASSORTED MEAT AND CHEESE TAQUITOS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 55.9F TO 57.7F. ALL TAQUITOS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATE VALUE AT $120.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED ONE DOOR PREP COOLER, USED FOR THE ABOVE MENTIONED TAQUITOS, NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 60.6F WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED TAQUITOS AT 55.9F AND ABOVE. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAT OR HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CABIBNET SHELVING UNDER THE COFFEE STATION HAND SINK DIRTY WITH SOILED CARDBOARD AS LINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED DIRTY TOILET IN THE NORTH WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA NOT IN FOOD PREP OR DRY FOOD STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE AND THE OWNERS MOTHER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHIN 6FT OF EACH OTHER AND CONVERSING WITHOUT WEARING A FACE COVERING. ALSO NOTED DURING THE INSPECTION A CUSTOMER ALLOWED TO ENTER THE BUSINESS, SELF-SERVE A BEVERAGE, WITHOUT WEARING A FACE COVERING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR FACE COVERINGS. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.

6. Nov 22, 2019 Canvass · 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

     FOUND NO SOAP AT WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL AND AT DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL HANDWASH BOWLS AREAS MUST HAVE SOAP. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT SAID LOCATIONS PER SANITARIANS REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

   • 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

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS BETWEEN FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

7. Jan 5, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- INTERIOR OF COFFEE STATION HANDWASH BOWL CABINET WITH FOOD BUILD UP ALSO OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MENS WASHROOM FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES OFF FLOOR AT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE ALL BOXES INSIDE MENS WASHROOM.