7-Eleven

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 19, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe at three compartment sink leaking in rear warewashing/storage area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored 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 to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt and food debris on the floors and walls behind equipment and in corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean floors, walls and in all corners throughout facility.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Dec 29, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Dec 6, 2023 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report#2585701 dated:11/27/2023 #10--5-204.11: found no hand sink next to 3-compartment sink at rear storage area.instructed to install hand sink with hot and cold running water, equipped with soap and paper towel next to the 3-compartment sink.instructed to comply with noted violation and maintain by 12/8/2023.priority violation 7-42-090,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

4. Nov 27, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person-in-charge present with city of chicago certified manager certificate.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy provided on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-010,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no hand sink next to 3-compartment sink at rear storage area.instructed to install hand sink with hot and cold running water, equipped with soap and paper towel next to the 3-compartment sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.

     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: Instructed to provide and maintain a handwashing signage at handsink front prep area.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulation of dusts at ceiling ventilation cover in washroom and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2365640 dated: 03/12/2020 #49--instructed to detail clean sandwich display cooler fan cover to remove dusts build-up and to maintain. #55--instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment at rear storage areas due to potential pest harborage and elevate stock items 6" off the floor for easier cleaning and to maintain. #55--observed dirty floors under and around coffee station and underneath grocery shelfs customer area.must clean floors in detail and to maintain. #57--found no food handler training for food handlers on site. Instructed manager to provide food handler certificate for all food handlers. Instructed to correct noted violations and maintain by 12/4/2023.priority foundation violation 7-42-090,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site with a city of chicago sanitation certificate while (tcs foods)chicken,steak & cheese taquitos etc. Is being prepared/handled.instructed person in charge,that a city of chicago certified food service manager must be on site at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared,handled, and/or served.instructed to comply and post original certificate as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-012,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Mar 12, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found 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,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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that kills norovirus) priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.

     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: Found no hand sink next to 3 compartment at rear storage. Instructed to install hand sink with hot and cold running water, equipped with soap and paper towel next to the 3 compartment sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean sandwich display cooler fan cover to remove dusts build-up and to maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention devices must be installed for each unit connected to water supply lines. Must install so back flow prevention devices may be located to be serviced and maintained.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment at rear storage areas due to potential pest harborage and elevate stock items 6" off the floor for easier cleaning and to maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors under and around coffee station and underneath grocery shelfs customer area.must clean floors in detail and to maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

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

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Apr 17, 2017 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: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table counter in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Floors in walk in cooler under pallets not clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners).

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Wall that had exposed plaster, peeling paint, gaps in rear kitchen area by mop sink, shall be repaired/sealed.

7. Nov 4, 2016 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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the following: interior surfaces of 3 compartment sink, underneath cabinet, interior surfaces of mop sink, storage and counter shelves throughout.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout front and rear storage area especially floors underneath beverage dispenser machine with excessive clutter and syrup accumulation, underneath soda syrup dispenser in rear storage area, behind and under open display cooler in front display area, and all floor drains throughout.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored in rear storage area and on top of coolers and freezers to prevent pest harborage. Must reorganize. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

8. Oct 9, 2015 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the following: interior surfaces of 3 compartment sink, interior or exposed hand sink underneath cabinet, interior surfaces of mop sink, storage and counter shelves throughout.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout front and rear storage area especially floors underneath beverage dispenser machine with excessive clutter and syrup accumulation, underneath soda syrup dispenser in rear storage area, behind and under open display cooler in front display area, and all floor drains throughout.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside walk-in cooler.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored in rear storage area and on top of coolers and freezers to prevent pest harborage. Must reorganize. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

9. Feb 14, 2014 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler need cleaning to remove dusts build-up.Interior basins of the 3 compartment sink not clean-instructed to clean and sanitize.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Water leaks at base of faucet at the mop sink-Must repair.

10. Mar 8, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors at rear storage need cleaning under three compartment sink area,next to mopsink and behind and under beverage in a box need cleaning. Floors need cleaning under aisle shelving.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage closet behind propane tanks is cluttered.instructed to remove. Clutter is a harborage for pests.

11. Aug 30, 2012 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors beneath the grocery display shelvings are dirty,clean floors in detail throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer is needed inside the walk-in-cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean,organize rear dry storage/3 comp sink area and remove clutter due to potential pest harborage.Remaining articles must be properly stored 6" off floor/wall.

12. Aug 14, 2012 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected during storage inside of the ice machine. Observed black/mold growth on interior surfaces of the ice machine on the premises. Management instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized.ice machine now tagged held for inspection .must fax letter to the cdph 312-746-4240 for tag removal att:a.lopez. Serious violation 7-38-005a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors beneath the grocery display shelvings are dirty,clean floors in detail throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer is needed inside the walk-in-cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean,organize rear dry storage/3 comp sink area and remove clutter due to potential pest harborage.Remaining articles must be properly stored 6" off floor/wall.

13. Oct 27, 2011 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of 3 compartment sink and interior surface of mop sink with black mold like build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners especially under and around front service counter and under and around desk in rear office area including floors throughout walk-in cooler.