7-eleven
5562 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 59087
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 15 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 13 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Inspections
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Dec 2, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETER WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER WITHIN HOT HOLEDING UNIT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN INTERNAL THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 14, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE FOUNTAIN POP BOXES.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 10, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA BENEATH THE 2 DOOR FREEZER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM, CONVECTION OVEN AND SHELVES BELOW THE OVEN, AND GRILL ROLLERS FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING AND LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND RELEASED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE GREASE TRAP SO THAT THE WATER FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CAN PROPERLY DRAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND BENEATH THE FREEZER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE FOUNTAIN POP BOXES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2369477 ON 4/21/20 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - NOTED THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 21, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON NEW INSTALLED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT HAVING PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER BY DISH WASHING AREA
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM ALL EMPLOYEE WITHOUT MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Severity not stated
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Apr 9, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON NEW INSTALLED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
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Serious
Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS; CHICKEN WINGS AND PIZZA, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED ON THE PREP COUNTER HOT HOLDING UNIT . TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 110F TO 120F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THAT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT DISPLAY IS NOT MAINTAINING AMBIEN TEMPERATURE OF 135 OR MORE WITH TCF FOOD(CHICKEN , PIZZA ) STORED INSIDE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO SPLASH GUARD ON SIDE OF NEW EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT HAVING PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER BY DISH WASHING AREA
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM ALL EMPLOYEE WITHOUT MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Severity not stated
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Nov 16, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010- NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11-NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005-NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-201.12(A)-NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14-FOUND WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE COUNTER BY THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE COFFEE COUNTER, PREP TABLE, COOLERS, ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 5, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010- NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11-NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005-NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-201.12(A)-NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-601.11(A)-INTERIOR PANEL,TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH YELLOWISH, BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACE AND ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER BOTTOM AND UPPER PORTION OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B)FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE . TAQUITOS AT 48.0F 25 LBS, HOT DOG AT 48.0F 2 LBS, CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 48.0F .5 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $150.00, TOTAL 27.5 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15-EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOFED THE DOOR.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14-FOUND WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE COUNTER BY THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE COFFEE COUNTER, PREP TABLE, COOLERS, ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11-FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX, UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER CABINETS, BEHIND AND UNDER THE PALLETS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102-.13-NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 8, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Remove peeling debris on wall above the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.Instructed to remove peeling debris at said wall must be smooth,easily cleanable surface and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 31, 2017 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
Observed front doors to the premises not insect/rodent-proofed.1/4" inch gap approximately at center/bottom where doors meet and approximately 15 live fruit flies inside the toilet room.Instructed to make doors tight fitting to prevent pest-entry and remove pest from the toilet room,additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity.Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Instructed to detail clean display sandwich cooler/fan covers to remove dusts build-up and detail clean upper panel of the ice machine to remove accumulations of debris and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed dusts accumulations on ceiling ventilation covers throughout the premises and remove peeling debris on wall above the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.Instructed to to remove dusts accumulations from vents and repair said wall to smooth,easily cleanable surface and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Detail clean and organize rear storage/office/hot water tank location areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and remaining articles must be elevated 6" inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Nov 5, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SMELLY ODORS IN BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 21, 2014 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 behind equipment and in walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tile not maintained in storage area. Instructed to replace all worn ceiling tile.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Faucet at three compartment and utility sink not maintained. Instructed to repair or replace faucet to prevent leak at utility sink and properly extend to faucet at three compartment to reach left and right sides.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock not properly stored in walk-in cooler. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 20, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW/BARE WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, HAND BOWL, TOILET BOWL, AND MOP SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE STORE; UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
RUST BUILD-UP ON GREASE TRAP; MUST REMOVE RUST AND SEAL TRAP.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, WAY FROM WALLS.
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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.