7-Eleven

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 8, 2024 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

2. Jul 7, 2023 Conditional

   Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11: observed no person in charge on site with valid city of chicago certified foodservice manager certificate. Priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.12: observed no hand drying provision at handwashing sink in rear warewashing area. Nstructed manager to provide hand drying provisions must be available at all hand washing sinks at all times. Paper towels were provided by end of inspection. Citation issued priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certifed manager certificate posted/nor on site. Instd to have certificate posted at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed no proof food handler training on site. Instructed manager to maintain proof of food handler training on premises at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Jun 30, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no pereson in charge on site with valid city of chicago certified foodservice manager certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation.

     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 employee health policy on site. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain on site at all times. 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 brushes and signage in basin of handwashing sink in rear dishwashing area. Instructed manager to remove brushes and signage from basin. Handwashing sinks must be accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Basin was cleared by end of inspection

     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 towels in washroom. Instructed manager to provide hand drying towels. Hand drying provisions must be available at all hand washing sinks at all times. Paper towels were provided by end of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). See above for citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no quaternary ammonium sanitizer at chemical dispensing unit at 3-compartment sink, nor on premises to sanitize multi use equipment and utensils. Instructed manager sanitizer shall be provided and available during all hours of operation. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued. Sanitzer was obtained and provided at 3-compartment sink by end of inspection

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed buildup on fountain machine interior of soda nozzles and in interior of ice shoot instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking pipe under 3-compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow devices on mop sink in rear area and coffee machines on counters in front sales area. Instructed to install backflow devices on coffee machines and mop sink in order to be serviced and maintained.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report #2567056 dated 11/15/2022. #39 3-305.11 observed food items stored on floor in rear storage and walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor. #55 6-501.114 observed clutter in rear storage and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles in storage areas along walls and corners to prevent pest harborage. #55 6-501.12 observed dust, dirt and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, sales, storage, and office areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Citation issued 7-42-090 priority foundation

     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 city of chicago certified food service manager on site while serving tcs foods such as diced tomatoes, and beef and cheese taquito. Instructed manager a city of chicago certified food service manager must be on site with a valid certificate posted at all times tcs foods are prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 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 proof food handler training on site. Instructed manager to maintain proof of food handler training on premises at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Nov 15, 2022 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge on site with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

     Inspector’s note: Observed open cup of coffee in prep area. Instructed manager to provide lid for drinking cup to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rear hand washing sink not accessible, blocked by totes, soda dispenser units and damaged goods. Instructed manager to remove all items from front of hand washing sink. Hand washing sink shall be accessible at all times. Priority foundation 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 hand washing sign at hand washing sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap between front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in rear storage and walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear storage and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles in storage areas along walls and corners 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 dust, dirt and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, sales, storage, and office areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     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 chicago food sanitation manager on site and valid certificate posted when tcs food (chicken 138.8f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation must on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Oct 2, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 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 procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 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 no hand washing sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in rear dish washing area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service cups and lids stored on floor in rear dish washing/ storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor. Observed single service trays not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service trays and lids to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris inside gaskets of prep cooler and spills inside cabinets under pop machine. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observe dust, dirt and debris on floors along walls and in all corners in sales, prep, dish washing, storage and office areas. Instructed manager to clean all 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 opening in wall near water heater in rear dish washing/storage area. Instructed manager ti seal all openings in walls and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed light shields missing above 3-compartment sink in dish washing area and oven in prep area. Instructed manager to provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs in prep and dish washing areas.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Feb 21, 2017 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Feb 16, 2017 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Toilet facilities for employees in poor repair, unable to utilize toilet due to plimbing issues on site. Instd to provide adequate toilet facilities under city pressure at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030 critical.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

     Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not clean or maintained, excessive debris, garbage on surrounding ground. Instd to clean and maintain area. Serious violation 7-38-020 serious.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler floor not clean, excessive debris under and behind racks and along wallbase. Instd to clean and maintain. Floor in rear in poor repair due to repairs being made to plumbing. Instd to have floor smooth, even, easily cleanable.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Walk in coolers walls and ceiling not clean, dust, debris. Instd to clean same and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Foul odor noted on site. Instd to remove foul odors.

8. May 11, 2015 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES/POSTED AT THIS TIME(PHOTO COPY 0NLY). GIVEN MALCOLM X COLLEGE INFO. SHEET FOR DUPLICATE /ORIGINAL COPY NEED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed under counter cabinets not clean, instructed to clean.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed floor in walk-in cooler not clean, and under rear bag in box,instructed to clean.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in rear storage, instructed to replace. Also clean the dusty ceiling in the milk side of the walk-in cooler.

9. Dec 10, 2012 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: No person with city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection while handling potentially hazardous products. Ie...hot dogs, taquitos, nachos with cheese and chili. Instructed manager to obtain certificate. Serious violation 7-38-012 citation issued. No city of chicago sanitation certificate on site.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: All drink dispensor nozzles in need of cleaning to remove build up. 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 in need of clean ing to remove all build up. Must clean under and around all stock in corners. Must maintain at all times.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment sink faucet in need of repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.