Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store
7-Eleven
2401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Apr 8, 2026
16
Inspections on record
7
Times passed
4
Times failed
Violations cited on Apr 8, 2026
- #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Nov 2, 2020 | Recent Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Oct 30, 2020 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Mar 30, 2020 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Nov 2, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Oct 26, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Oct 27, 2015 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jan 29, 2014 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jan 22, 2014 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Dec 23, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Dec 29, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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7-Eleven — questions
- Did 7-Eleven pass its last health inspection?
- 7-Eleven at 2401 N Milwaukee Ave was inspected on Apr 8, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
- What violations were cited at 7-Eleven?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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
- What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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