7 - Eleven

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 21, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs food, held at improper temperatures ranging between 45.0-49.3f. Observed cold tcs food, milk(45.0-49.3f)held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $165 weighing 148lbs. Consolidated with violation above priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

2. Dec 23, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Found continued non-compliance from inspection report # 2560809 conducted on 7/15/22 3-305.12 found wine, beer and assortment of beverages stored in toilet rooms. Instructed manager to remove.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

3. Jul 15, 2022 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Found packaged salad with a discard date of 7/14/22. Instructed manager to discard. Facility must discard food by discard date. Priority violation - 7-38-005. Citation issued. Two salads discarded at $10.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer inside any coolers. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Found wine, beer and assortment of beverages stored in toilet rooms. Instructed manager to remove.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate posted on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) are being prepared and served to the public. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Nov 26, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Weak water pressurer at toilet room hand sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Cases of beverages stored in restroom, instructed not to store any food or drinks in restroom.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

5. Aug 14, 2020 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

6. Apr 16, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employee health policy on site.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation.no citation issued)

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler wash hands with gloves on. Instructed food handler to remove gloves when washing hands. Priority violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sink located in rear prep inaccessible, said sink blocked by boxes and crates. Must make handwashing sink accessible at all times. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Found wine, and assortment of beverages stored in toilet rooms. Instructed manager to remove.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted clutter of equipment and other unused items on floors in storage rooms.must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed that rear storage lights are not properly shielded. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate posted on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) are being prepared and served to the public. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Found no proof of food handler training on site. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Dec 16, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-7-38.010-no citation issued)

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure on site but clean-up kit on premises during inspection observed to without proper sanitizing solution . Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility missing employee hand washing signage on front hand washing sink. Informed person in charge to obtain and maintain signage

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provided in washroom hand washing sink. Must provide and maintain . Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor in rear storage and walk-in cooler. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted employee in food prep with long hair and improper hair restrain working with exposed food. Instructed to wear proper hair restrain at all times when preparing food and working with exposed food

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area, dishwashing area and dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn rubber gasket on door to reach under freezer located in front prep area. Instructed to repair and/or replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted clutter of equipment and other unused items on floors in storage rooms.must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair damaged walls around front hand washing sink

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed that rear storage lights are not properly shielded

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Previous inspection summary report not posted on site from 08/29/2017,report #2081245,. New summary report given and posted priority foundation violation: 7-42-010(b),citation issued

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

8. Aug 29, 2017 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Observed rear storage room with excess items blocking the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove excess storage to properly use the 3 compartment sink.

9. Aug 22, 2017 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH ICE AND A FOOD HANDLING UTENSIL INSIDE, THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED BY BOXES AND NO COLd RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE AND UTENSIL FROM THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER AND ACCESSIBILITY TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     Inside containers or receptacles: adequate number, properly covered and insect/rodent proof

     Inspector’s note: Observed the dumpsters over packed with garbage in a non rodent proofed dumpster area without lids. Instructed to not over pack dumpsters. Also must provide lids for dumpsters or rodent proof the dumpster area. Serious violation 7-38-020

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Observed beverage station soda nozzles with build up. Instructed to clean and maintain all soda nozzles.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vents throughout with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling vents.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Observed rear storage room with excess items blocking the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove excess storage to properly use the 3 compartment sink.

10. Jul 15, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Jul 13, 2016 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: observed OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.7F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. MUST NOT USE COOLER. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW,CDI.COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods inside coolers maintained at improper temperatures.prepackaged sandwhiches,cut melons,milk,salads found at improper temperatures.fatboy large sub sandwiches-3, (ham,turkey)-at 55.2f,chicken ceasar salads-60.7f-(7),maple sausage breakfast sandwiches- (4)bacon cheese burger-48.9f,chicken breast sandwich-(4)51.1f (4),steak sandwiches-51.7f, (5)cubano melt sandwiche,(pulled pork and ham) at 50.5f,smoked turkey sandwich-52.0f., (2)egg salad sandwiches at 54.8f.apporx 95lbs of food at approx cost of $600.00 was removed and discarded by manager-cdi.must maintain cold foods at 40f or below.critical violation issued 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee cleaning food equipment,(coffee pots)used for self serve for customers at 1-compartment sink with water and brush. Instructed manager that food equipment and utensils must be washed,rinsed and sanitized inside 3-compartment sink,cdi.critical violation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from last inspection dated-3-16-2016/ #168421,violations #34-observed supplies,pops stored on floors inside rear storage .must elevate off floors on adequate shelving at least six inches off floor.#42-observed food handlers preping and handling food behind front counter not wearing hair restraints.serious violation issued 7-42-090. Violations corrected during inspection-cdi.

12. Mar 16, 2016 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed swing lid of waste can at coffee counter in poor repair.must repair or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed supplies ,pops stored on fllors inside rear storage and inside walk in cooler. Must elevate off floors on adequate shelving at least 6-inches off floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling light fixtures not clean,(dusty) above prep area and thr-out store.must clean/maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers cooking and preparing foods without metal stem thermometer.instructed to provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers preping and handling food behind counter not wearing hair restraits.must provide.

13. Nov 5, 2015 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

14. Jan 12, 2015 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of all cabinets, gravity fed cup holders and all beverage dispenser nozzles. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize interior of the milk reach-in cooler to remove milk splashes.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out front and rear areas in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair cold water faucet handle so as to close properly at the staff restroom handsink. Must provide 3 sink stoppers at all times for the 3-comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter in rear storage areas in need of removing. Correct and maintain at all times

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food prep staff at food prep areas must wear hair restraints at all times.

15. Dec 16, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of all cabinets, gravity fed cup holders and all beverage dispensor nozzles. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out front and rear areas in need of detail cleaning to remove all buuld up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter in rear storage areas in need of removing. Correct and maintain at all times.

16. Mar 6, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair bottom gaskets at the reach 4dr cooler at the last three doors (water, juice and energy drink coolers).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must provide shatter proof bulbs or light shields at all times at muffin display case in the front of the store.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide working thermometers at both reach-in cold nolding units at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must declutter and better organize bathroom. Elevate all boxes 6 inches off the floor at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food prep staff at food prep areas must wear hair restraints at all times.

17. Mar 1, 2011 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WASHROOM TOILET BOWL SEAT LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE CONDIMENT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

18. Oct 12, 2010 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. Inspector Comments: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling potentially hazardous food. (handles beef tacos, hot dogs,nachos, etc.) serious violation. citation issued.

19. Oct 4, 2010 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling potentially hazardous food. (handles beef tacos, hot dogs,nachos, etc.) serious violation. citation issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Found no cold water at washbowl inside restroom.(handle not moving).serious violation. citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found 3compartment sink cluttered with boxes.(must remove and clean 3 compartment sink)