7 Eleven
801 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605
Convenience Store ZIP 60605 Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass with Conditions · as of Mar 27, 2026
7 Eleven was last inspected on March 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
March 27, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general1 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed manager without city of chicago sanitation certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust, food debris accumulation under coffee machine and soda dispenser. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid original city of chicago certified food manager certificate on the premises while tcs foods (turkey sandwiches, pizza, chicken) were being prepared and served. Informed management that a valid original city of chicago certified food manager and certificate must be onsite at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012, citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.11 observed hand washing sink not accessible with boxes of drinks in front of the rear hand washing sink. Instructed to move and do not store anything in front of the hand washing sinks. Employee moved boxes during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.11 observed no hand washing cleanser at the front food prep area hand washing sink. Manager provided hand washing soap during the inspection. Instructed to provide hand washing cleanser at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation above.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live pest activity on site. Observed about 10 live small flies on the walls in the rear food prep area by the soda dispenser and on the wall in the front food prep area and by the drink machines, observed 3 large flies flying around the facility, also observed a bee flying around the facility. Instructed to eliminate live insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored directly on the ground in the rear. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the ground.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed employees on site with no food handler certification while food is served. Instructed manager to comply with food handler requirements.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty upon arrival. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper waste water disposal at 3 compartment sink. When one compartment drains another compartment floods. Instructed manager to service accordingly. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled toilet in toilet room instructed manager to clean toilet.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site upon arrival while tcs foods such as hotdogs were being served. Instructed manager to ensure a certified food manager is on duty at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed employees on site with no food handler certification while food is served. Instructed manager to comply with food handler requirements.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain employee washroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors in the dishwashing and storage area. Clean the ceiling vents and light shields where needed on the selling floor to remove dust observed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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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 on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedure for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt debris under the soda dispensing boxes located in the rear food prep area. Observed a black substance on the nozzles of the creamer machine. Instructed to clean all and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor drain at the beverage station, the floor under the hot dog condiment station and the floor under the built in pull out garbage can next to the exposed hand sink with accumulated debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed the restroom ceiling vents and the surrounding ceiling with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain the ceiling vents and the surrounding ceiling.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Observed employee personal items stored on cups that will go to the customer. Instructed to store employee personal items separate.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector’s note: Observed a customer allowed into the front prep area where food is being held hot and cold to fill up his water bottle. Instructed to only allow authorized personnel into the food prep areas.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: standing water in condiments cooler lower shelf, instructed to eliminate.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor with accumulated debris under the trash cans at the beverage station. Instructed to clean and maintain the floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor drain under the jamba juice smoothie machine with accumulated debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all floor drains.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at the front 1 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain hot water at all sinks.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with no hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain hair restraints while handling food.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certified food manager on site while serving/handling potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Hot dogs, pizza, chicken, etc.) instructed to have one on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012 certified food manager arrived later during inspection.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary dated 12-18-12 not posted in plain viewing of customers. Manager was not able to find it. Instructed to posted at all times. Serious violation 7-42-010(b) non-compliance summary visibly posted.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide additional shelving that is 6" off the floor to rear storage and remove items from pop crates.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found floor tiles missing at front of premises. Found floors not clean due to construction.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.