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7-ELEVEN #41961H Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

7-ELEVEN #41961H (AKA: 7-ELEVEN/LAREDO TACO COMPANY) 3743 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO 60609 Restaurant
May 16, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2881784
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #2
CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING BEANS, EGGS, POTATOES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: -204.112(B) OBSERVED COOLER CONTAINING WRAPS, CHICKEN SALADS, YOGURT, ETC. WITHOUT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DERID FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT BOTH FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS UNDER PREP TABLES AS WELL FRYER/GRILL EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED SYRUPS SPILLS UNDER POP STORAGE RACKS IN REAR AND INSIDE CABINETS ATTACHED TO SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE STATION. NOTED ALL FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH ORGANIC MATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DERID FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT BOTH FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS UNDER PREP TABLES AS WELL FRYER/GRILL EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED SYRUPS SPILLS UNDER POP STORAGE RACKS IN REAR AND INSIDE CABINETS ATTACHED TO SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE STATION. NOTED ALL FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH ORGANIC MATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections