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7-ELEVEN #18473E

1404 W PRATT BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60626 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

7-ELEVEN #18473E has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 23, 2018. The most recent inspection, on August 11, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on August 11, 2025. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on July 2, 2019. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on July 2, 2019. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on October 23, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 11 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 11, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED READY TO EAT FRUIT BOWLS AND PORK DUMPLINGS IN DISPLAY COLD HOLD UNIT WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 08/09/2025. MANAGER DISCARDED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND DISCARD ITEMS ON OR BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES IN ALL RER STORAGE AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS AND FLOORS AND CORNERS IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK IN FAUCET AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WHILE ON-SITE, A LICENSED PLUMBER WAS ABLE TO FIX A LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND BEHIND THE MOP SINK. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED HARBORAGE CONDITION OUTSIDE BY THE REAR DOOR:EXCESS CRATES COVERED WITH DIRTY TARPS BY THE CRATES RAT DROPPINGS.DIRTY BROOMS, SHOVELS,DIRTY AND WITH WATER WHEELBARROW (TO CARRY GARBAGE FROM INSIDE TO OUTSIDE)STORED ON GROUND.SURROUNDING MENTIONED ITEMS WITH WATER AND A LOT OF FLYING INSECTS.BY THE YELLOW WHEELBARROW A BURROW.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND KEEP AREA CLEAN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS WRAPPED ON STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS THAT FITS DRAIN AT SAID SINK
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • CLEAN AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • WATER LEAKING AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT MOP SINK,REPAIR
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REMOVE EXCESS DUST AND ITEMS FROM FLOORS: FRONT COUNTER,REAR STORAGES UNDER THE SHELVES.KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  6. License

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED SHELVING IN WASHROOM WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. PAINT SHELVING SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • ALL OLD EQUIPMENT AND OLD SHELVING UNITS MUST BE REMOVED FROM OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN ROOM WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH BLACK MILDEW. REPLACE CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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