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7 ELEVEN

5600 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60634 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

7 ELEVEN has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 21, 2010. The most recent inspection, on October 11, 2013, found no 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: Pests and Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 2 times on May 21, 2010. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 once on July 30, 2012. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 13 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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
      • Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage cabinets not clean, need detailed cleaning.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Missing floor tiles behind deli display cooler shall be provided, floors behind deli, dairy coolers need detailed cleaning(corners).floor behind front counter need detailed cleaning.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Damaged/missing ceiling tiles in front storage room shall be provided, walls that had peeling paint by 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed.Walls by mop sink area had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Missing light shield in front storage room shall be provided.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust vents ( ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS BEHIND 2 OPEN DISPLAY COOLER (DISPLAY AREA), FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-N COOLER (BEHIND DOOR), FLOORS UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND FLOORS UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS INSIDE BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM (FRONT AREA NEXT TO ICE DISPLAY FREEZER).
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK LOOSE WITH HEAVY LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE (HOT DOG)PREP COOLER, INSIDE WALK-IN/DISPLAY COOLER AND INSIDE (BREAKFAST) HOT HOLDING CASE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER STORED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM (OUTSIDE OF FRONT STORE) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND REORGANIZE.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Sinks, storage cabinets and display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor behind equipment, inside walk-in cooler and rear not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Unnecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • HANDSINK,3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR BEHIND DISPLAY COOLER,AND SLURPEE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED; NEW DELIVERIES OF FOOD IN CAHIER AREA MUST BE 6 INCH UP THE FLOOR AND MUST ORGANIZE
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOOD DELIVERIES AT THE REAR SIDE MUST BE ORGANIZED AND REMOVED UNNECESSARY MATERIALS NOT NEEDED IN THE STORE
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PREOTECTED,FOUND ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS FRONT AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED,1 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOORS FROM THE BOTTOM TILL 3 FT ABOVE,SERIOS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED TO SEAL DOORS MUST BE TIGHTLY SEALED;GIVEN 5 DAYS ,05-28-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE NOT MAINTAINED,FOUND 2 DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND LID OPEN ,NOT TIGHTHLY CLOSED;SERIOS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED ; INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTER,NOT OVERFLOWING AND LID MUST BE CLOSED;MUST CALL DUMPSTER COMPANY TO PICK UP;GIVEN 5 DAYS 05-28-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. HANDSINK,3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
    • 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. FLOOR BEHIND DISPLAY COOLER,AND SLURPEE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED; NEW DELIVERIES OF FOOD IN CAHIER AREA MUST BE 6 INCH UP THE FLOOR AND MUST ORGANIZE
    • 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. FOOD DELIVERIES AT THE REAR SIDE MUST BE ORGANIZED AND REMOVED UNNECESSARY MATERIALS NOT NEEDED IN THE STORE

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