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7-eleven

5562 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

55cited violations
3serious tier
12inspections
23tier not stated

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024110
2021280
20202152
20182131
2017250
2015130
2014140
2013160

Inspections

  1. Dec 2, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

  2. Dec 14, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

  3. Dec 10, 2021 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 THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  4. Apr 21, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT HAVING PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

    • 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

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER BY DISH WASHING AREA

    • 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

  5. Apr 9, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT HAVING PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

    • 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

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER BY DISH WASHING AREA

    • 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

  6. Nov 16, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  7. Nov 5, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  8. Nov 8, 2017 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

      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.

  9. Oct 31, 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 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

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

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

      THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SMELLY ODORS IN BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

  11. Mar 21, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  12. May 20, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

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.