7-Eleven

833 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, 7-Eleven has 20 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.

7-Eleven's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CONDIMENT COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, STOCK ROOM AREA AND AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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90
Jun 23, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (HOT DOGS AT 156F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. THERE ARE NO PEST INSPECTION REPORTS IN THE LOG BOOK FROM THE PAST YEAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE THE PREMISES A MINIMUM OF TWICE A YEAR AND MAINTAIN THE INSPECTION REPORTS IN THE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CONDIMENT COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, STOCK ROOM AREA AND AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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74
Mar 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2382503 ON 7/1/20. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: (57) 2-102.13 - INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR TWO ONSITE FEMALE FOOD EMPLOYEES. MANAGER PRESENTED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR MALE EMPLOYEE NOT CURRENTLY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON REAR STORAGE AREA SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 NOTED LOOSE FAUCET AT PREP HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT P SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 10, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2382503 ON 7/1/20. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (53) 6-501.18 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINAIN. (55) 6-501.12 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE DELI SANDWICH COOLER ON THE SELLING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. (57) 2-102.13 - INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 10 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED AT FRONT PREP AREA, AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON REAR STORAGE AREA SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEPLY STAINED BASINS AND LOOSE DEBRIS INSIDE 3-COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE FAUCET AT PREP HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT P SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINK WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 1, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE (ON DUTY) DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. SHE HAS A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE ISSUED IN 2018. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE REQUIRED TO PREPARE AND SERVE FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AS REQUIRED. ESTABLISHMENT LAST INSPECTED ON MAY 20, 2019. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND THE UNIT STORING THE DELI SANDWICHES NEED THERMOMETERS; MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE DELI SANDWICH COOLER ON THE SELLING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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May 20, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200509 ON 8/3/2018. VIOLATION STATES "FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID POSTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHLE TCS FOODS, CHOPPPED TOMATOES, CHICKEN, COOKED BREAKFAST SAUSAGE AND EGG SANDWICHES ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, ETC.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF PIZZA/WING OVEN IN SERVICE/PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Aug 3, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE WITH A VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE, DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN & STEAK TAQUITOS, AND POTATOES ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIQUIDS FROM CONTACT SURFACES AT COFFEE STATION AND AT SLURPEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN RUST FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA, TOILET ROOM, AND FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN TOILET ROOM, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Nov 2, 2017
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER/CASHIER.OBSERVED A MALE CASHIER/FOOD HANDLER HANDLING MONEY AND RINGING THE REGISTER,WENT AND PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLED 2- HOT DOG BUNS WITH GLOVED HANDS .HE DIDN'T WASH HIS HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY AND RINGING THE REGISTER.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010 A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP IN DISPENSER AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK,ONLY SANITIZER IN DISPENSER.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO GET SOME SOAP FROM DISPLAY ON SALES FLOOR TO PUT AT HAND SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME SUCH AS (PIZZA,CHICKEN,HAMBURGERS,TAQUITOS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS FROM SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTERS,LOWER CABINETS AT COFFEE AND SODA STATION,WINDOW SILLS,MOPSINK BASIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FRONT AND REAR OF STORE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPALCE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREAAND BEHIND WALK IN COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 21, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FRONT AND REAR OF STORE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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90
Oct 13, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SMALL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL HOLES.
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Oct 5, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR ON AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALLS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP INBETWEEN DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/5/15 REPORT 1527583 NOT CORRECTED: 33 CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF MICROWAVE OVENS, ALL SHELVES UNDERNEATH COUNTERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, NOZZLES ON ALL COFFEE DISPENSING UNITS, AND ON SLURPEE MACHINE, ALL CABINET INTERIORS IN SELF-SERVICE AREAS ON SALES FLOOR, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK, STORAGE RACKS & SHELVES IN REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT, REAR, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH ALL STOCK THROUGHOUT REAR SECTIONS OF OPERATION, AND UNDERNEATH ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR(DIRT,DUST,DEBRIS, AND POP RESIDUE PRESENT). 35 CLEAN DIRT, DUST AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENT IN WASHROOM. CLEAN DIRT, SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS, BEHIND MICROWAVE OVENS ON SALES FLOOR AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. 41 ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM CORNER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR(PLASTIC SHELVES etc). ALL STOCK THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS, INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER, MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COUNTERTOP SURFACES UNDER BEVERAGE STATIONS NOT CLEAN, OLD SPILLS, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK AND EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN TOILET ROOM WORN AND WITH STAINED SURFACES AND OLD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON WALLS. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLS, REMOVE STAINS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SMALL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL HOLES. WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESIVE DEBRIS DUST BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP STORED IN MOP BUCKET WITH BLACK WATER. INSTD TO EMPTY MOP BUCKET WHEN FINISHED AND STORE MOP PROPERLY (UPRIGHT AND ON STORAGE RACK).
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Mar 5, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF MICROWAVE OVENS, ALL SHELVES UNDERNEATH COUNTERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, NOZZLES ON ALL COFFEE DISPENSING UNITS, AND ON SLURPEE MACHINE, ALL CABINET INTERIORS IN SELF-SERVICE AREAS ON SALES FLOOR, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK, STORAGE RACKS & SHELVES IN REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT, REAR, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH ALL STOCK THROUGHOUT REAR SECTIONS OF OPERATION, AND UNDERNEATH ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR(DIRT,DUST,DEBRIS, AND POP RESIDUE PRESENT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT, DUST AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENT IN WASHROOM. CLEAN DIRT, SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS, BEHIND MICROWAVE OVENS ON SALES FLOOR AND IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE ON SALES FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM CORNER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR(PLASTIC SHELVES etc). ALL STOCK THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS, INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER, MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jan 24, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN REAR,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES OVER SALES FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Apr 24, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS, 2-DOOR STORAGE FREEZER, AND REACH IN DISPLAY ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT 3-COMP SINK FAUCET NECK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT MILK AND SODA REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOT CHOCOLATE DISPENSING MACHINE AT DISPENSERS TO REMOVE LIQUID BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST ICE BOX FREEZER TO REMOVE FROST BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3COMP SINK AND NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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82
Dec 14, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE REAR OF THE STORE HAS A DIRTY FLOOR CLEAN THE REAR FLOOR.
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Dec 7, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. THE COOLER IS HOLDING A 53 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE, COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE FAX A REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION TO (312) 746-4240 SO THAT WE CAN ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG CAN BE REMOVED.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. THE SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER IS HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS TUNA SALAD, CHICKEN SALAD, SHELL EGGS, SALADS AND DELI SANDWICHES AT 50-52.3 F. APPROXIMATELY 25 POUNDS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT $100.00 WAS DENATURED AT THIS TIME.
3
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE REAR OF THE STORE HAS A DIRTY FLOOR CLEAN THE REAR FLOOR.
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Oct 15, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. The certified manager was not present at the time of inspection. Obtain proof of enough City of Chicago food service sanitation managers to cover your hours of operation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean the walk-in cooler floor.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Clean out the dirty drain behind the sandwich cooler.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 7-Eleven last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 7-Eleven on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 7-Eleven?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at 7-Eleven.

Has 7-Eleven's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 7-Eleven have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 7-Eleven means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 7-Eleven inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 7-Eleven is inspected roughly once per year on average.