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Circle K

Chain

2 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60602

The Loop

Sep 22, 2026 โ€” Complaint re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Filthy conditions throughout: overflowing trash, food debris and dust buildup everywhere, ice cream freezer clogged with ice.

Key Findings

  • Countertops, shelving, and cooler vents covered in spillage, dust, and food debris. Ice buildup not removed from ice cream freezer.
  • Garbage cans overflowing with trash on sales floor lack covered lids.
  • Excessive dust on walls, ceilings, and ventilation covers throughout the facility. Mop sink also dirty.
  • Chipping paint on walls in sales and prep areas. Boxes cluttering rear prep floor areas.

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 #49 โ€” NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH DRINK STATION ON SALES FLOOR AND STORAGE CABINETS,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR VENT PANELS ON COOLERS.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER.

Violation code #54 โ€” GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector's Notes:

5-501.113(A) : OBSERVED INSIDE GARBAGE CANS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH STORED ON SALES FLOOR MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE COVERED LIDS.

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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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

9 violations
Dec 26, 2024Conditional

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

4 violations