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Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Circle K

2 N Wabash Ave, Chicago 60602 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Dec 26, 2024

5

Inspections on record

2

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 26, 2024

  1. #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, CHEESEBURGERS, CHICKEN SANDWICHES, HOT DOGS, ETC) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MORE SHELVING OR ELEVATE BEVERAGES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE FROM REACH-IN FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST DE CLUTTER, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES AND STORE THEM ON SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Dec 26, 2024Short Form ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Oct 28, 2024CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Feb 21, 2023License Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Feb 16, 2023LicenseFailRisk 2 (Medium)
May 27, 2022LicenseNot ReadyRisk 2 (Medium)

Source

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.

Other inspected places in 60602

Jimmy Johns6 E Madison StMojo Coffee70 W Madison StChipotle Mexican Grill8 E Madison StOasis Cafe21 N Wabash AveStarbucks Block108 N State StMagnolia Bakery108 N State St

Circle K — questions

Did Circle K pass its last health inspection?
Circle K at 2 N Wabash Ave was inspected on Dec 26, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 5 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Circle K?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, CHEESEBURGERS, CHICKEN SANDWICHES, HOT DOGS, ETC) WERE BEING PREPARED
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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