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Circle K

Chain

2 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60602

The Loop

Dec 26, 2024 โ€” Short-form complaint

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A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

No certified food manager present while preparing ready-to-eat foods like sandwiches and burgers.

Key Findings

  • A certified food manager was not on site during preparation and serving of temperature-controlled foods. A citation was issued and management was instructed that a certified manager must be present at all times when these foods are being handled.
  • Beverages in the walk-in cooler were stored directly on the floor instead of on shelving or elevated at least 6 inches above the floor.
  • Food residue was found inside reach-in freezers in the rear storage area and must be cleaned.
  • Clutter and unnecessary items were scattered throughout rear storage areas. All items must be organized on shelving at least 6 inches off the floor.

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 #2 โ€” CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector's Notes:

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.

Violation code #39 โ€” CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector's Notes:

MUST PROVIDE MORE SHELVING OR ELEVATE BEVERAGES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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Inspection History

Circle K has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 24, 2026.

Sep 24, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Sep 22, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

9 violations
Dec 26, 2024ConditionalVIEWING NOW

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

4 violations