Pass

7-Eleven

600 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605

Grocery Store ZIP 60605 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Oct 26, 2026

7-Eleven was last inspected on October 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

October 26, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found a minimal amount of pink unknown substance on the soda machine ice distributor. Must clen and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed two dogs in grocery area of food service establishment. No live animals are allowed at 1006 retail food establishments. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate while tcs foods (chicken, beef) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site and a valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted at all times while the facility is open, operating and serving tcs foods. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed minor accumulated dirt debris in various areas of the rear dry storage area. Instructed to clean.

      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 observed items stored on the floor in the rear. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground.

      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: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while tcs foods (chicken, beef) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at all times while the facility is open, operating and serving tcs foods. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at hand washing sink in toilet room. Hot water measured at 49 f. Instructed manager to provide water with a minimum temperature of 100 f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility without hand sink in rear ware washing area in back if store near bag and box. Informed person in charge facility must obtained and install hand sink in ware washing areas under city pressure and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      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: Found no valid city of chicago food service manager onsite. Instructed manager to provide valid city of chicago food service manager and certificate at all times. 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: Found no proof of food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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. Must provide priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

      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 vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit (gloves, face masks, disposable mops, sanitizer) on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      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 facility without hand sink in rear ware washing area in back if store near bag and box. Informed person in charge facility must obtained and install hand sink in ware washing areas under city pressure and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility missing food handler training certificates for food employees. Facility must obtain food handler certificates for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found rust on the prep table and grease trap. Instructed to remove the rust from the lower surface of the prep table by the 3-compartment sink and the grease trap under the 2-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the cabinets under the beverage station and storage racks in the front and rear in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the floor drains, floors under the beverage station, storage racks, in the corner and by the rear exit doors not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain removing all food, dirt and debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the walls/ceilings in the rear with food/liquid splatter, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the walls. Also, must replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the rear storage area. Maintain same.

  8. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found rust on the prep table and grease trap. Instructed to remove the rust from the lower surface of the prep table by the 3-compartment sink and the grease trap under the 2-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the cabinets under the beverage station and storage racks in the front and rear in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the floor drains, floors under the beverage station, storage racks, in the corner and by the rear exit doors not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain removing all food, dirt and debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the walls/ceilings in the rear with food/liquid splatter, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the walls. Also, must replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the rear storage area. Maintain same.

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Antifreeze washer stored too close to packaged foods, instructed to keep away.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice coffee machine in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor drain in bathroom in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain at all times.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Found small containers of seafood, macaroni, and cole slaw not labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. Found brooms and dustpans not properly stored.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.