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7-ELEVEN

5206 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

7-ELEVEN has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 20, 2012. The most recent inspection, on August 25, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 25, 2024. 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2019. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 16, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 November 20, 2018. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

14 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE (PIZZA)STORAGE RACK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BACK WALL FAN COVERS IN THE PRE-PACKAGED SANDWICH DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SYRUP SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE REAR FOUNTAIN COKE SYRUP STORAGE RACKS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS TO REMOVE SPLASHED COKE SYRUPS AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE.INCOMPLETE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS 1/4" INCH GAP AT BOTTOM WHERE DOORS MEET.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD EMPLOYEE WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET AT MILK SECTION OF WALK-IN-COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS/DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT NECK OF FAUCET AT THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE, CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE UNITS. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE WASH ROOM IS DIRTY.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR PIZZA FREEZER STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS AND MAINTAIN ITEMS PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED 6" INCHES OF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment. RUBBER GASKET TORN ON FIVE OUT OF 12 REACH IN COOLER DOORS. STARTING FROM THE SODA TO WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
  5. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N)-N0 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11-NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 4-601.11(A) INTERIOR PANEL AND SPOUT OF ICE MAKER HAS GREEN AND BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE . ICE IS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ITS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17- ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOS INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION- 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14 WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING PREP TABLE NEEDS TO BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 RUBBER GASKET TORN ON FOUR OUT OF 12 REACH IN COOLER DOORS. STARTING FROM THE SODA TO WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MANTAIN THE FOLLOWING: HAND SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.17 WATER STAIN ON CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREA. NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. PEALING PAINT ON WALLS OUTSIDE WASHROOM NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE OR CORNER, UNDER THE PALLETT IN WALK IN COOLER , AND UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT , UNDERNEATH TREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-202.11 BURN OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA MUST REPLACE BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE BAKERY CASE MUST REPAIR
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed small water leak at the drain pipe beneath the exposed handsink at rear dishwashing 3 compartment sink area.Instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Observed front doors to the premises not insect/rodent-proofed.1/4" inch gap approximately at center/bottom where doors meet.Instructed to make doors tight fitting to prevent pest-entry and maintain.Serious violation 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Instructed to detail clean display sandwich cooler/fan covers to remove dusts build-up and maintain.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed dusts accumulations on ceiling ventilation covers throughout the premises.Instructed to to remove dusts accumulations from vents and maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed small water leak at the drain pipe beneath the exposed handsink at rear dishwashing 3 compartment sink area.Instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HOT DOG, TAQUITOS, BUFFALO CHICKEN ROLL, AND MILK, MANAGER SHOWED UP IN THE STORE AT 9:00 AM, WHILE WRITING THE REPORT AND ISSUING CITATION, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BACKING UP INTO LEFT COMPARTMENT WITH BLACK PARTICLES COMING UP FROM SINK, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK RODDED AND REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE/OFFICE AREAS AND NEAR MOP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES, SOTRAGE ROOMS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT NOT PROVIDED INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT INSIDE STORAGE ROOM.
  11. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DEBRIS AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; DISPLAY SHELVES, MOP SINK, MICROWAVE OVEN, CABINETS AND GREASE TRAP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REACH IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS AND NEAR MOP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
  12. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  13. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/2 AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE GLASS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HOT DOG, TAQUITOS, CHEESEBURGER, MILK. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. MANAGER SHOWED UP IN THE STORE AT 9:50AM WHILE I'M STILL WRITING THE REPORT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AND BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVING AND PALLETS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, STORAGE ROOM AND OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM, UNDERNEATH ALL THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCKS 6"OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM AND SMALL STORAGE ROOM. USE REGULAR PALLET,NOT SODA CRATE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE MOP SINK. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER BY THE MILK SECTION AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST DISCARD ALL EMPTY BOXES, OLD SHELVINGS IN THE REAR AREA BY THE OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

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