7-ELEVEN

318 W ADAMS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60606 · Grocery Store

15 inspections

1. CanvassNov 25, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 15, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • FOUND BOXES OF SODA STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR, PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • FOUND FOOD RESIDUE ON EXTERIOR OF SLUSHIE MACHINE, AND UNDERNEATH TABLE TOP OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
3. CanvassAug 4, 2022

   7 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HAND-SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH/STORAGE AREA BLOCKED BY TALL STACKED TISSUE BOXES , EXPIRED SODA FILLED CRATES , AND BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS FROM IN FRONT AND SURROUNDING HANDSINK TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT SELF SERVICE COFFEE BREWER STATION. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL DISPENSING, FOOD PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND NACHO STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • FOUND BOXES OF SODA STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR, PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • FOUND FOOD RESIDUE ON EXTERIOR OF SLUSHIE MACHINE, AND UNDERNEATH TABLE TOP OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, IN REAR STORAGE, ESPECIALLY NEAR CARDBOARD SODA BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 27, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES...INSIDE TOILET ROOM, REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR DISHWASHING AREA, FURNACE ROOM, AND SPACE BEHIND DOUBLE DOORS ADJACENT TO DESK/COMPUTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED STORE RACKS,BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, EXPIRED FOOD AND BEVERAGES, BUCKETS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN SAID AREA, ORGANIZE STOCK AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS. MUST ELEVATE BOXES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
5. CanvassMay 19, 2020

   5 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HAND-SINK LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PIC PROVIDED PAPER-TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HAND-SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH/STORAGE AREA BLOCKED BY TALL STACKED TISSUE BOXES , EXPIRED SODA FILLED CRATES , AND BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS FROM IN FRONT AND SURROUNDING HANDSINK TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS ON FLOOR INSIDE OF TOILET ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, 5 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR 2 DOOR FREEZER AND 4 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DESK ALL LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES...INSIDE TOILET ROOM, REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR DISHWASHING AREA, FURNACE ROOM, AND SPACE BEHIND DOUBLE DOORS ADJACENT TO DESK/COMPUTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED STORE RACKS,BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, EXPIRED FOOD AND BEVERAGES, BUCKETS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN SAID AREA, ORGANIZE STOCK AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS. MUST ELEVATE BOXES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
6. CanvassSep 14, 2017

   3 infractions

   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE WITH MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
     • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR WITH THE DELI MEAT LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED MOP HEAD STORED IN DIRTY MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOXES OF STOCK BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
7. CanvassNov 17, 2016

   2 infractions

   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENER ON POP MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN BOTH REAR STORAGE AREAS OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
8. CanvassMay 20, 2016

   4 infractions

   • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
     • OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 66.6F AT EXPOSE HAND SINK IN THE BACK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK USED TO MANUAL WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.ALSO VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION TO MAKE REPAIRS AND RESTORED HOT WATER.TEMPERATURE NOW 120F,CDI.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE CHILI/CHEESE NACO AREA,FLAVORED COFFEE STATION,AND ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT COUNTER.MUST INSTALL.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED CLUTTER OF UNSED ARTICLES SHELVING,ETC INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM USED FOR STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING FOR STORE AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE REMAINING STORAGE OFF FLOORS AND WALLS TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORGE AREA.
   • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
     • FOOD HANDLES HANDLING FOOD BEHIND COUNTER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
9. CanvassNov 12, 2015

   4 infractions

   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COUNTER TOPS AT THE PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT DISPLAY AREA.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • NOTED SOW WATER DRAIN AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...ALSO NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS AT THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND BY THE SODA DISPENSING SYRUP MACHINES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
10. CanvassDec 16, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE SALES FLOOR. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA, IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING IF NEEDEED. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
11. CanvassFeb 20, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN COUNTERS, EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
12. CanvassSep 17, 2013

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED 12 LIVE FLIES ON THE WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 ON THE WALL BY THE POP SYRUP BOXES AND 22 LIVE FLIES IN THE CEILING AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND CALL PC FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED # 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED POP CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH,MUST BE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND POP SYRUP BOXES AND UNDER POP CRATES TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALL WHERE THE FLIES WERE FOUND TO REMOVE SPLATTERS.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES, WHILE SERVING/PREPPING FOOD.
13. ComplaintJul 19, 2012

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS IN REAR ROOM, CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER (BESIDE FRONT HANDSINK), & UNDER FRONT HANDSINK MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAIN/DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMP SINK, MUST BE UNDER REQUIRED CITY WATER PRESSURE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL SODA/MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING & PEST MONITORING.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES, WHILE SERVING/PREPPING FOOD.
14. CanvassMar 17, 2011

    2 infractions

    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE CONDIMENT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. SODA STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
15. CanvassMay 7, 2010

    3 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. Dusty air vents of display cooler for salads/deli meats & cabinet under front handsink must be kept clean.
    • 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. Floors in rear storage area need cleaning & all stock must be elevated off the floors.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Any unnecessary articles/clutter in rear storage area must be removed or better organized, to prevent pest harborage.