Pass

Circle K

2 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60602

Grocery Store ZIP 60602 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Sep 24, 2026

Circle K was last inspected on September 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.

Latest inspection

September 24, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) : must clean spillage,dust and food debris build up from counter tops underneath drink station on sales floor and storage cabinets,service counter shelving units,exterior vent panels on coolers.must defrost ice build up from ice cream freezer.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: 5-501.113(a) : observed inside garbage cans with trash stored on sales floor must remove and provide covered lids.

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 : must scrape chipping paint from walls on sales floor and 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: 6-501.13 : must clean excessive spillage,food debris and dust build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean excessive dust build up from walls and ceilings ,mopsink throughout premises.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed some missing food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation from report #2642708 9/15/26 not corrected-#38-6-501.111 : still observed evidence of appx. 125 or more live small flies flying around,on walls, ceilings,windows,soda cabinets ,on sales floor,front prep area (upper cabinets) ,boxes in storage area.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/15/26.(priority 7-42-090)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) : must clean spillage,dust and food debris build up from counter tops underneath drink station on sales floor and storage cabinets,service counter shelving units,exterior vent panels on coolers.must defrost ice build up from ice cream freezer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.113(a) : observed inside garbage cans overflowing with trash stored on sales floor must remove and provide covered lids.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean excessive dust build up from walls and ceilings ,mopsink throughout premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: : 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove or organize boxes from floor in rear prep areas .

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean excessive spillage,food debris and dust build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 : must scrape chipping paint from walls on sales floor and 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: 6-201.17 : must clean excessive dust build up from ceiling ventilation covers throughout premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed some missing food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide more shelving or elevate beverages at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food residue from reach-in freezers in the rear storage area

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary articles stored throughout the rear storage areas. Must de clutter, detail clean area, and organize all remaining articles and store them on shelving 6" off the floor to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      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 city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (breakfast sandwiches, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, etc) were being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation, 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide more shelving or elevate beverages at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food residue from reach-in freezers in the rear storage area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary articles stored throughout the rear storage areas. Must de clutter, detail clean area, and organize all remaining articles and store them on shelving 6" off the floor to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hand wash sink at front prep area, instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  6. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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