7-Eleven

2401 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Grocery Store

16 inspections

1. Complaint Re-InspectionApr 8, 2026

   5 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING HOT DOGS, WINGS, PIZZA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON PREMISES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11 (B) OBSERVED OVEN AND EQUIPMENT USED TO PREPARE PIZZA, CHICKEN, ETC. IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIES FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCES FOR PEST.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN GROCERY AREA ABOVE FREEZERS AND IN REAR STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS IN ADDITIONAL LIQUOR STORAGE SPACE. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.114 OBSERVED PRODUCTS AND MISCELLANEUS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING / STORAGE AREA IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PRODUCTS ON ELEVATED SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES TO PREVENT HIDING SPACE FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN PREMISE
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOLING UNITS, SNACK SHELVING UNIT CONTAINING DOUGHNUTS, PASTRIES, UNDER COFFEE PREP, AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNITS. MUST MAINTAIN.
2. ComplaintMar 24, 2026

   5 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APROXIMATELY 35 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES ALONG WALL BEHIND LARGE FREEZERS AND SLUSHY BEVERAGE DISPENSERS SCATTERED ALONG WALL, BEHIND ATM IN REAR, IN FRONT OF GROCERY ALONGSIDE ICE MACHINE, UNDER COFFEE BEVERAGE STATION AND IN REAR STORAGE UNDER ROLLING STORAGE CARTS ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL SAID AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED OVEN AND EQUIPMENT USED TO PREPARE PIZZA, CHICKEN, ETC. IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIES FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCES FOR PEST.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN GROCERY AREA ABOVE FREEZERS AND IN REAR STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS IN ADDITIONAL LIQUOR STORAGE SPACE. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED PRODUCTS AND MISCELLANEUS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING / STORAGE AREA IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PRODUCTS ON ELEVATED SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES TO PREVENT HIDING SPACE FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOLING UNITS, SNACK SHELVING UNIT CONTAINING DOUGHNUTS, PASTRIES, UNDER COFFEE PREP, AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNITS. MUST MAINTAIN.
3. CanvassFeb 4, 2025

   0 infractions

4. CanvassDec 13, 2024

   5 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES HOT DOGS, TAQUITOS,PIZZA,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • FOUND HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PLASTIC DRAIN LINES WERE ROUTED INTO FRONT OF HAND SINK BASIN MAKING IT NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.FOOD HANDLER REMOVED PLASTIC DRAIN LINES FROM FRONT OF HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
   • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
     • FOUND NO HOT WATER AT SINK AT COFFEE PREPARATION AREAS(61.3F).PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.MUST PROVIDE.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 12-1-23 INSPECTION# 2586140. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR EITHER OF THE 2 FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
5. CanvassDec 1, 2023

   7 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA AT 135F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHIL TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR EITHER OF THE 2 FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
6. Recent InspectionNov 2, 2020

   1 infraction

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
7. ComplaintOct 30, 2020

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SMALL GAP WHERE WALL MEETS FLOOR BEHIND MANAGER'S DESK IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEMS.
8. ComplaintMar 30, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • PREMISES DID NOT HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST SHOW A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS WHERE MISSING IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
9. CanvassJul 21, 2017

   5 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • Caulk around 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, needs detailed cleaning, excess dirt debris removed(corners).
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • Wall, ceilings that had peeling paint, exposed wallboard, gaps in rear storage areas, rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • Missing light shields in rear kitchen, storage areas, shall be provided.
10. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 2, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED AND SLIMY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED DUSTY CEILING VENTS ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
11. CanvassOct 26, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVER LOADED PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL LIDS CLOSED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED AND SLIMY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED DUSTY CEILING VENTS ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
12. CanvassOct 27, 2015

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HOT DOGS, PIZZA, CHICKEN TAQUITOS, CHICKEN WINGS COFFEE WITH MILK ETC. INSTRCUTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF TRASH AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BASEBOAD AROUND WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND UPRIGHT FREEZER. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST ELEVATE STOCK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR TO EXIT DOOR.
13. Complaint Re-InspectionJan 29, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND SODA/BEVERAGE DISPENSER, FLOORS UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COFFEE/BEVERAGE AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND REORGANIZING IN BASEMENT.
14. ComplaintJan 22, 2014

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND OVER 100 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT. BASEMENT IS CURRENTLY NOT STORING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREA. ALSO REPAIR GAPS AND HOLES FOUND IN THE BASEMENT. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL PRODIVER. OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP IN REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODEDNT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • GENERAL CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND SODA/BEVERAGE DISPENSER, FLOORS UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BACK PREP/STORAGE AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COFFEE/BEVERAGE AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE STOCK "6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MUST REMOVE CLUTTER(BOXES) FROM IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR.-------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. MUST REORGANIZE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS AT PREP AREA
15. CanvassDec 23, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • GENERAL CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE STOCK "6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MUST REMOVE CLUTTER(BOXES) FROM IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS AT PREP AREA
16. CanvassDec 29, 2011

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN HOT CHOCOLATE DISPENSING TUBE TO REMOVE UNCRUSTED CHOCOLATE FOAM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN DUSTY FLOOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE FLORR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. MUST REPAINT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA.