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Circle K

Chain

2 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60602

The Loop

Sep 24, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

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

Filthy surfaces throughout the store with spillage, dust, and food debris buildup requiring immediate cleaning.

Key Findings

  • Countertops, drink station, storage cabinets, and cooler shelving covered in spillage, dust, and food debris. Ice buildup in ice cream freezer needs defrosting.
  • Trash cans with exposed garbage and no lids stored on the sales floor.
  • Chipping paint on walls in sales floor and prep area.
  • Some employees lack required food handler training.

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 — 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 — GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector's Notes:

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

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, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Sep 22, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

9 violations
Dec 26, 2024Conditional

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

4 violations