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7-Eleven #16809j

Chain

5959 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Northwest Side

Sep 2, 2026 — License inspection

Fail

Required before the city issues a business license.

Health inspection failed due to infestation of over 20 live flies throughout the establishment.

Key Findings

  • Over 20 small live flies observed throughout the establishment. All affected areas must be cleaned and sanitized.
  • No cold water at the 3-compartment sink in the dish washing area. Plumbing must be repaired.
  • Dusty floors found throughout the establishment and must be cleaned and maintained.
  • Cracked floor tiles observed next to the slushie machine and must be repaired.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREPMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).

Violation code #51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.

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Inspection History

7-Eleven #16809j has had 2 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 15, 2026.

Oct 15, 2026Pass

License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

Sep 2, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

4 violations