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Circle K

2 N Wabash Ave

Last inspected Sep 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Sep 24, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

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.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS ON SALES FLOOR AND FRONT PREP AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13 : OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Sep 22, 2026

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

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.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS ,MOPSINK THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13 : OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 59Other

Official wording

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2642708 9/15/26 NOT CORRECTED-#38-6-501.111 : STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 125 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS, CEILINGS,WINDOWS,SODA CABINETS ,ON SALES FLOOR,FRONT PREP AREA (UPPER CABINETS) ,BOXES IN STORAGE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/15/26.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Dec 26, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

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.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE FROM REACH-IN FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST DE CLUTTER, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES AND STORE THEM ON SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 26, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 28, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

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.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE FROM REACH-IN FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST DE CLUTTER, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES AND STORE THEM ON SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source

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