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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Circle K

850 N State St

Last inspected Apr 23, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Canvass

Apr 23, 2025

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6 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.

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.

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notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING SOLD FOR CUSTOMERS, HOT DOGS, CHICKEN ETC. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

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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.

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notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO THEREMOMETER IN THE LOWER TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BASE FLOOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZER UNITS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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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.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SPILLAGE, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SHELVING UNDER REAR STORAGE ACROSS FROM THE BEVERAGE DISPENCER SETUP AS WELL AS UNDER THE SODA DISPENCER SETUP...INSIDE OF THE BEVERAGE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

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, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 24, 2024

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1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CRATES, SIGNAGE AND OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSRY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACES FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

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, Sep 24, 2024 · Original Source

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