Conditional

7-Eleven

Name: 7-Eleven
Address: 3201 S State St, Chicago, IL, 60616, US

3201 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616

Pass with Conditions · as of Nov 17, 2025

7-Eleven was last inspected on November 17, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

November 17, 2025 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

3 critical1 general2 paperwork

CriticalManagement & training

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation 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: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. 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: Observed no paper towels at the hand-sink in the prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towels for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
GeneralFacility upkeep

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
PaperworkManagement & training

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate. Instructed person in charge that valid, original city of chicago foodservice manager certificate as well as certified manager must be present on site at all times tcs foods are being prepared and served (hot dogs, pepperoni pizza). Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
PaperworkFood handling

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no inspection report summary posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report and was instructed to post it in public view. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

Dec 27, 2023 Conditional

Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
  
  Inspector’s note: No person in charge with foodservice manager training.
  
  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: "observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.
  
  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 adequate supplies (disposable mop, disposable latex gloves, disposable mask, and adequate sanitizer *must eliminate norovirus*) on site to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide adequate supplies for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.
  
  Official wording (code 5)
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed front prep cooler storing frozen foods behind register area to have torn gasket. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 47)
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device at rear mop sink. Instructed person in charge to provide or locate backflow device on mop sink.
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grime and debris on floors throughout facility under shelving and behind equipment in front and rear areas. Instructed person in charge to detail clean floors 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 items stored on floor in rear prep and storage area. Instructed person in charge to organize and store all items at least six inches from floor at all times.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate. Instructed person in charge that valid, original city of chicago foodservice manager certificate as well as certified manager must be present on site at all times tcs foods are being prepared and served(hot dogs, pepperoni pizza). Priority foundation #7-38-012. 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: Observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed person that any employees that handle food must acquire training and retain certificates on site for review.
  
  Official wording (code 57)
  All food employees have food handler training
Oct 20, 2016 Conditional

Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 general Show violations
- CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
  
  Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
  
  Inspector’s note: The exposed handsink in the front prep area is obstructed by a prep cooler and a storage rack. Instructed that the exposed handsink must be accessible for handwashing and to remove or rearrange items blocking the sink. Critical violation 7-38-030 issued.
- GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
  
  * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
  
  Inspector’s note: No inspection summary report posted in plain view of the customers as required from the previous inspection made on feb. 4, 2015. Instructed that the summary report issued during each inspection must be posted visible to the customers as required at all times. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  
  Inspector’s note: Must clean the following and maintain: interiors of all refrigeration units, prep tables, counter tops including self serve coffee area, storage shelves and interiors of freezers.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  
  Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning throughout under around and behind all equipment in storage, prep area, corner areas, dishwashing area and washroom.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  
  Inspector’s note: Must clean all vents attached to the wall to remove dust observed. Clean interiors of all light shields to remove dust and dead insects observed inside.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  
  Inspector’s note: Leaking observed at the faucet neck of the three comp sink; repair leak at faucet neck.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  
  Inspector’s note: Some refrigeration units with thermometers; instructed to provide thermometers for all units without them.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  
  Inspector’s note: Unnecessary items throughout store and storage areas; instructed to remove to avoid clutter. Observed bikes stored in the washroom; instructed to store bikes in the storage room.
Feb 4, 2015 Conditional

Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical1 general Show violations
- CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
  
  Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
  
  Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods held at improper temperature, found 5 lbs of cooked chicken in hot holding at 119.4f thats ready for service. Instructed mgr to keep all potentially hazardous foods at proepr holding temps, ie. Critical citaion issued 7-38-005(a) food discarded valued at $10.
- CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
  
  Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
  
  Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices, observed cashier handling money and serving food without washing hands in between, also observed another food handler returned to handling food after taking out the garbage without washing hands,instructed mgr to have all food handlers wash hands according to health code. Crtical citation issued, 7-38-010(a).
- CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
  
  Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
  
  Inspector’s note: No hand soap provided at the prep area hand sink, instructed mgr to keep hand soap at hand sink at all times. Critical citation issued. 7-38-030.
- GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
  
  * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
  
  Inspector’s note: No certified food and sanitaion mgr on site while handling and serving potentially hazardous foods ( chicken, hot dogs....) instructed to obtain. Serious citation 7-38-012.
Aug 16, 2012 Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

No violations
Aug 9, 2012 Fail

Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
- 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: Found fruit fly activity at rear of premises by hand sink.observed about 10 flies on walls and flying around. Serious violation. Citation issued.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  
  Inspector’s note: Found exposed hand sinks not clean. Front and rear of premises.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  
  Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean behind equipment/throughout premises.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  
  Inspector’s note: Found food splatter on walls at rear of premises.(soda syrup)
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  
  Inspector’s note: Found clutter at rear of premises that must be removed.(boxes,etc.)
Feb 16, 2011 Pass

Tag Removal · 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 and sanitize interior of hand wash sinks to remove stains, window ledges behind display shelves, and shelves inside walk-in cooler.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  
  Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND UNDER AROUND SHELVES. ADJUST THRESHOLD AT DOUBLE DOORS.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  
  Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN STAINS ON CEILING AND WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE SODA SYRUP UNITS AND TOILET ROOM. CLEAN DUSTY VENTS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTION IN TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE UPRIGHT FREEZERS AT REAR. REPAIR WALLS AROUND REAR HAND WASH SINK. PAINT WALLS INSIDE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  
  Inspector’s note: Replace cracked light shield at condiment cold holding unit.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  
  Inspector’s note: Provide sink stoppers for three compartment sink.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
  
  Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
Jan 28, 2011 Conditional

Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical9 general Show violations
- CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
  
  Facilities to maintain proper temperature
  
  Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND TWO OPEN CASE DISPLAY COOLERS AT 44.4F AND 701.F. ALSO, ONE CONDIMENT COOLER AT 54.1F. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON SAID UNITS. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RECEIVE ANY FURTHER FOOD SHIPMENTS UNTIL SAID UNITS MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AND INSPECTED BY CDPH. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
- CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
  
  Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
  
  Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOOD IN ABOVE SAID UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.1-63.1F: POORBOY SUBS, ITALIAN SUBS, EGG SALAD SANDWICH, VARIOUS DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, SAMOSAS, SLICED TOMATOES, YOGURTS, DELI MEAT WITH CHEESE LUNCHABLES, EGG/SAUSAGE BISCUIT SANDWICHES, EGG/SAUSAGE CROISSANT SANDWICHES, CHICKEN SALADS, HAM AND CHEESE SUBS, TURKEY SUBS, AND PARFAITS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROXIMATE VALUE $902.00, APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 100 LBS. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
- CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
  
  Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
  
  Inspector’s note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER AND CASHIER AT FRONT PREP AREA, EMPLOYEES HANDLING MONEY AT CASH REGISTER, THEN TAKE GLOVES OFF WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, PUT ANOTHER PAIR OF GLOVES ON TO HANDLE TAQUITOS, HOT DOGS, PIZZA, CHEESEBURGER BITES, AND THEN ANSWERING CELL PHONE WITH SAME PAIR OF GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE WHEN CHANGING TASKS AND BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES TO HANDLE FOOD. CRITICAL 7-38-010 (A) ISSUED.
- CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
  
  Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
  
  Inspector’s note: Found rear hand wash sink completely blocked by garbage can, stock items, bottled sodas and cold water turned off at said sink. Instructed to remove items to access hand wash sink and provide cold water to temper scalding hot water at sink. Also, found front hand wash sink being used to store dirty sponge and pizza cutter. Instructed to remove items from inside hand wash sink. Maintainence man arrived on site to turn on cold water at rear hand wash sink. Also, found rear hand wash sink with no paper towels. Front prep hand wash sink with no soap nor paper towels and hand wash sink at coffee station with no paper towels. Instructed to provide soap and aper towels at said sinks at all times to wash hands. Hand wash sinks not maintained. Critical 7-38-030 issued.
- 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. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED AND SERVED IE. TAQUITOS, HOT DOGS, CHEESEBURGER BITES, PIZZA, BARBEQUE WINGS. INSTRUCTED TO POST VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE VISIBLE FOR CUSTOMER VIEW AND HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  
  Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize interior of hand wash sinks to remove stains, window ledges behind display shelves, and shelves inside walk-in cooler.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  
  Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND UNDER AROUND SHELVES. ADJUST THRESHOLD AT DOUBLE DOORS.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  
  Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN STAINS ON CEILING AND WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE SODA SYRUP UNITS AND TOILET ROOM. CLEAN DUSTY VENTS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTION IN TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE UPRIGHT FREEZERS AT REAR. REPAIR WALLS AROUND REAR HAND WASH SINK. PAINT WALLS INSIDE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  
  Inspector’s note: Replace cracked light shield at condiment cold holding unit.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  
  Inspector’s note: Provide sink stoppers for three compartment sink.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  
  Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide working internal thermometers for refrigeration units.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  
  Inspector’s note: Organize cluttered walk-in cooler and rear storage area.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
  
  Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
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Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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