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Black Magnet Branch
7133 S Coles (2500e), Chicago 60649 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Sep 10, 2025
19
Inspections on record
16
Times passed
2
Times failed
Violations cited on Sep 10, 2025
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HANDSINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 7, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 16, 2020 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 18, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 22, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 22, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 26, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 15, 2015 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 30, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 8, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 29, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 26, 2012 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 19, 2012 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 18, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 7, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
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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Black Magnet Branch — questions
- Did Black Magnet Branch pass its last health inspection?
- Black Magnet Branch at 7133 S Coles (2500e) was inspected on Sep 10, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
- What violations were cited at Black Magnet Branch?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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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