Pass

7-Eleven

5893 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Grocery Store ZIP 60638 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Dec 1, 2025

7-Eleven was last inspected on December 1, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

December 1, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Non working thermometers at both cold holding display units. Instd to provide working thermometers and maintain

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Walls in toilet room not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain same

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Missing verification of food handler training. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to correct and maintain.

      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: Handwash sink in prep area not accessible. Pizza cutter in basin of sink and employee actively dumping coffee in sink. Instd to keep clean, accessible and for handwashing only. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: The following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures at cold holding display unit:chicken skewers 57.2f, hot dogs 56.4f, bologna 58.8f, kraft cheese slices 54.1f, lunchables (deli meat) 55.1f. All discarded and denatured at this times. Approx 50lbs $200 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Cold holding display unit unable to maintain proper temperature, internal air temperature of 47.9f. Unit tagged and held for inspection. Instd not to use unitl repaired and able to maintain cold foods at 41f or below. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/21/19 REPORT 2293995 NOT CORRECTED; 3-307.11: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. EXCESSIVE BLACK DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AT INTERIOR BASIN OF UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 6-501.12: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions TOILET ROOM DOOR AND WALLS OF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER BEVERAGE SYRUP BOXES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED.

      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: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (hot dogs, taquito) nor vaild certificate or proof of enrollment on site. Instd to have on site 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: Missing verification of food handler training. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 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 in place. Instd to provide and maintain on site at all times. 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: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain all necessary/noted supplies on procedure. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing splashguard inbetween handwash sink and 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive black dirt/debris accumulation at interior basin of utility sink. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room door and walls of toilet room not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain. Floor under beverage syrup boxes in rear storage room not clean, excessive build up. Instd to clean and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide splashguard inbetween exposed handsink and 3-compartment sink.

  5. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.