Pass

7-Eleven

958 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614

Grocery Store ZIP 60614 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Apr 29, 2026

7-Eleven was last inspected on April 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 9 violations.

Latest inspection

April 29, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

9 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed plastic pallets and milk crates being used as shelving throughout the storage areas and walk-in cooler area. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of thewalk in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of food debris on and under all equipment from small convi oven to soda and slushy machine and coffee machine . Must remove debris and clean unit after each use.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink leaking excessively from 3rd compartment instructed to repair and maintain

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in all-gender washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the front prep areas. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed under 3 comparment sink wall broken and peeling paint, instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed loose food debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners under shelves and equipment 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

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted turbochef exterior rim of door burned and peeling. Instructed to repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted wrappers, tape and debris throughout back storage area and in front prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted hole in floor in front prep area. Must repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must place a thermometer in a conspicuous spot inside all refrigeration.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove debris under bag in the box soda storage in rear, and on floors around atm in corner of sales floor. Must maintain same. Observed stained/damaged ceiling tiles in rear storage area (next to walk in cooler). Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink in disrepair in rear storage room. Observed pipe disconnected from basin, causing water to leak onto floor when hand sink in use. Must repair and maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must place a thermometer in a conspicuous spot inside all refrigeration.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove debris under bag in the box soda storage in rear, and on floors around atm in corner of sales floor. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained/damaged ceiling tiles in rear storage area (next to walk in cooler). Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy onsite. Instructed to provide the city's health form or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior contact surfaces of all reach in cold holding units, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky facet base at 3-comp sink, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dirt and food debris from floors throughout the rear storage area, and office. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified manager on site during the inspection while potentially hazardous foods; chicken, hamburgers, pizza; are being prepared or served. Instructed to have a certified manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust on the fan guards in the walk in beverage cooler. Instructed to repair so surface is smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed contact surfaces not clean, at the coffee, soda, and slushy stations.also, the interior surface of the 2-door cooler in the rear storage area is not clean, food debris present. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall base behind the front counter being held together with tape. Stained ceiling tiles in the rear storage and rear toilet room. Ceiling vent in toilet room has excessive dust accumulation. Instructed to remove tape, tape is prohibited. Repair/replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light shield in rear toilet room with unknown debris inside. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed loud noise coming from exposed hand sink behind front counter, when hot water is turned on. Instructed to inspect pipes at sink for plumbing issues and maintain.

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD LIQUOR SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER BEVERAGE SLEEVES AND SOME SHELVING UNITS,HAND SINK BASIN IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER DISPLAY UNITS,PREP AREA,SALES FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY UNITS,REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,UNDER CAPPUCCINO MACHINE,REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK ,DAMAGED WALL BEHIND SODA CADDY IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL TRIM OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA,LOOSE WALL PAPER AT FRONT WINDOW ON SALES FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM WALLS ON SALES FLOOR,PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR LOW HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE (SHELVING UNITS AND ADVERTISEMENT MATERIALS)CLUTTER AT TOP & BOTTOM OF LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT,IN CAGED AREA,BRICKS AT OUTSIDE OF REAR DOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    9 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: Observed front entry left side door sweep missing along right side bottom appx."3-4" gap .also no door sweep on adjacent basement door that leads to a shared basement that has a appx."3-4" along bottom.must rodent proof doors to be tight fitting.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #1561620 7/28/16 #45-must show proof of food handlers certificates.must enroll and maintain.(serious 7-42-090)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must apply a sealant or paint raw wood liquor shelves at service counter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from window sills behind service counter,ice dispenser on soda machine,walk in cooler beverage sleeves and some shelving units,hand sink basin in rear storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from floor under,around,along wall bases behind service counter and under display units,prep area,sales floor under display units,rear storage area.must repair or replace damaged floor tiles under 3- comp sink,under cappuccino machine,rear storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall and base under 3- comp sink ,damaged wall behind soda caddy in rear storage area,damaged wall trim outside of toiletroom,stained ceiling tiles on sales floor and in rear storage area,loose wall paper at front window on sales floor.must clean dirt from walls on sales floor,prep area,rear storage area.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in rear storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers for 3- comp sink.must repair low hot and cold water pressure at hand sink in rear storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove,elevate,organize (shelving units and advertisement materials)clutter at top & bottom of landing leading to basement,in caged area,bricks at outside of rear door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must provide hooks to hang wet mops.

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Must show proof of food handler's certificate next routine inspection.

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected form report #1435253 dated 12/18/14. #32-caulk on the walls by 3 compartment sink, worn out. Must re caulk and maintain. #35- seal the gap around the pipe /conduit in the storage room and maintain. Serious viollation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling panel inside the employee's washroomm. Must replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Must show proof of food handler's certificate next routine inspection.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Caulk on the walls by 3 compartment sink, worn out. Must re caulk and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize interior panel of the ice machine and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal the gap around the pipe /conduit in the storage room and maintain.

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice are not protected during storgae. Found interior panel of the ice machine not maintained. With black dried moldy like substance on the surfaces of the lid and on the tube where the water is coming from. Instructed to clean and sanitize the interior panel. Tagged the ice machine "held for inspection". Instructed not to use until it is cleaned and sanitized . Citation issued serious 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor tiles inside the washroom and in front of the exposed hand sink in the front area,cracked/broken. Instructed to replace floor tiles and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Vent cover inside the washroom with dust accumulated. Instructed to clean in detail and maintain. Damaged ceiling tiles inside the washroom. Must replace ceiling tiles and maintain. Loose baseboard on the wall base inside the washroom must re glue /repair. Missing part of the baseboard on the wall base by the exit door and by the front window. Must repair/replace.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate merchandise 6 inches of the floor and 6 inches away from the wall in rear food storage area and inside walk-in cooler

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must seal openings into walls in rear food storage area and must replace broken ceiling tiles above rear food storage shelving in rear food area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Rear exposed hand wash sink sloely draning. Must repair. Additional water pressure needed at same sink. Must provide.

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,WERE PAPER GOODS ARE STORED(BEHIND DOOR THAT GOES IN BASEMENT AREA),ALSO DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN BASEMENT BETWEEN FLOOR STEEL BEAM,NORTH WALL,ACROSS FROM LOCKED STORAGE.UNABLE TO CHECK STORAGE THAT IS ENCLOSED WITH FENCE AND IS LOCKED.NO KEY PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KEY UPON RE INSPECTION,CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS.APPROX 30 RAT DROPPINGS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO63951-17

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER, NEXT TO EXIT REAR DOOR.REMOVE GRIMES AND GREEN MINERAL BUILD-UP.CLEAN OUTSIDE OF ICE DISPENSER IN SODA MACHINE.(MINERAL BUILD-UP).

    • 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.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENTS(NORTH WALL), FLOOR ENCRUSTED WITH LIQUID FOOD.ALSO INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER,UNDER THE SHELVES.DUST BUILD-UP BEHIND ATM MACHINE, NEED TO CLEAN.SEAL HOLE ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF IN PAPER STORAGE(SOUTH WALL,NEXT TO STAIRS).SEAL HOLE ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF, IN PAPER STORAGE.(SOUTH WALL NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIRCASE)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE FREE OF WATER,GRIMES,AND OTHER ITEMS.REMOVE IF NOT NEEDED THE HUGE SIGN UNDER THE OUTSIDE STAIRCASE,IF NEEDED ELEVATED,KEEP AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIME TO MINIMIZE RODENTS AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.