7-Eleven

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 13, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed boxed foos items being stored on floor across from three compartment sink in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raised shelving units and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of prep tables, coolers, and freezers. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed multiple holes and gaps in ceiling throughout the rear warewashing area. Istructed the person in charge to smoothly seal all holes and gaps in ceiling throughout rear warewashing area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirt buildup on floors and in corners throughout establishment. Food splatter on walls on side of frozen slurpee machine. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and in all corners and walls on the sides of the frozen slurpee machines and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Oct 30, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Oct 17, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed water temperature at 144f at hand washing sink located at dish washing area. Maximum water temperature must not exceed 120f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 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: Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink located at dish washing area. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). See above for citation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper cold holding temperature inside of display cooler. Packaged foods were found ranging between 70-75f such as bacon, lunchables, sliced cheese, macarons, cheesecake, pickle bites, hotdogs, deli meat, butter, burritos and cookie dough. Tcs foods must be held at proper cold holding temperature at 41f or below. Food has been discarded voluntarily by employee. Food weighing approximately 100 lbs at a cost of $450.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient temperature inside of display cooler at 75f. Ambient temperature inside of a cold holding unit must be at 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed packaged food in boxes located in rear by dish area. Must elevate at least 6 inches from floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one small bag of trash and broken down card board boxes by rear door. Instructed to remove from premises to eliminate any odors or attraction from pests.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

4. Sep 1, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-304.11--observed mechanical ventilation not working in washroom.must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Aug 24, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical ventilation not working in washroom.must repair 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# 2382422 DATED: 06/29/2020 #49--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISPLAY SHELVES WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN/DISPLAY COOLER. Sep 29, 2020 #51--INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA. Sep 29, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT, REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA, WALK-IN COOLER) ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. Sep 29, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING WITH DUST AND BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. Sep 29, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SYRUP SHELVES. Sep 29, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA.…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

6. Jun 29, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to rodent proofed bottom/middle of front entrance door.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain display shelves with black mold like build-up inside walk-in/display cooler.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair loose faucet handle at hand sink behind front prep area.

     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 and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout premises (front, rear storage/dishwashing area, walk-in cooler) along the walls and in all corners.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls and ceiling with dust and black mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair/replace broken floor tiles behind front prep area and in rear storage area underneath syrup shelves.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles stored in rear storage area. Usable items (food and non food) must e stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. No soda or milk crates. Must use proper raised shelves.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training certificates. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no inspection summary report (09-16-2019) posted on premise. Instructed manager, a summary report must be displayed and visible to the public. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010 7-42-010 (b) no citation issued

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

7. Sep 16, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site.instructed management to create a employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 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 no clean up procedure/kit.instructed management to create a employee procedure/kit. 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: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR 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

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device at mop sink.instructed management to install backflow device at mop sink. Core violation

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed packing at rear storage area.instructed management to remove packing so as to have better pest control procedures. Core violation

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors at rear storage area and walk-in cooler dirty .instructed management to clean and maintain floors at these areas. Core violation

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jul 26, 2016 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: Floor not clean rear storage area, under and behind equipment, instructed to clean and better maintain,

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clutter rear storage, instructed to remove clutter clean and better organize,

9. Oct 15, 2015 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 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 interior and exterior surfaces of 3 compartment sink and interior surfaces of exposed hand sink cabinet in front prep area.

   • 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 with dust and litter accumulation along the walls, underneath storage shelves and in all corners throughout rear storage area, including floors inside walk-in cooler.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Light must be shielded inside walk-in cooler or provide shatter proofed light bulb.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide 3 working drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink in rear.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must reorganize rear storage area. Usable items must be store 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

10. Feb 27, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Fan covers and shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler not clean.instructed manager to clean,sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair ceiling leak at center isle grocery area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide,maintain visible thermometer for inside the walk-in-cooler.

11. Feb 18, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 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 SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 OR can e-mail the requests to cdphfood@cityofchicago.org. FOR TAG REMOVAL. ATT:D.BHATTAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Front door to the food establishment is not rodent-proofed approximately 1/4" mode of entry at bottom center.must make doors tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Found no hot running water at the hot water faucet under city pressure inside the toilet room,water temperature measured at 57.0f during this inspection.serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Fan covers and shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler not clean.instructed manager to clean,sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair ceiling leak at center isle grocery area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide,maintain visible thermometer for inside the walk-in-cooler.

12. Jul 1, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Caulk around sink in employee's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cabinet shelving by pop dispensing unit 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 inside walk in cooler under shelving, racks not clean, had excess grease build up, 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: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, rear storage area shall be replaced. Ceiling tiles above prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in rear kitchen area and rear storage areas, shall be provided.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning(detailed), exhaust vent(ventilation) in bathroom not clean, needs cleaning.

13. Jun 15, 2012 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 storage/display racks with with mold like build-up inside walk-in/display cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout rear storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

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

14. Mar 10, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor under display shelves, rear storage and walk-in unit not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove kick plates from display units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tile missing and damaged in areas. Instructed to replace missing/damaged ceiling tile. Front entry door not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged weather strip in center of dual doors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light not working in rear area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer not visible inside prep cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspcicuous inside all coolers.