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Black Magnet Branch

7133 S Coles (2500e), Chicago 60649 · Risk 1 (High)

Fail

Most recent result

Sep 2, 2026

20

Inspections on record

16

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 2, 2026

  1. #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE MANAGER HAS A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION WITH AN EXAMINATION DATE IN MARCH 2026. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT KENNEDY KING COLLEGE TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY OR TO OBTAIN AN UPDATED RECIPROCITY RECEIPT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
  2. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WAS LOCKED IN THE ENGINEER'S OFFICE AND THE ENGINEER WAS AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION. OFFICE COULD NOT GAIN ACCESS TO THE ENGINEER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE THE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ACCESS FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Sep 2, 2026CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 10, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 2, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 25, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 9, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 7, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2020CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 18, 2019CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 22, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 22, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 26, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 15, 2015Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 30, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 8, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 29, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 26, 2012Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 19, 2012CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 18, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2010CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

Other inspected places in 60649

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Black Magnet Branch — questions

Did Black Magnet Branch pass its last health inspection?
Black Magnet Branch at 7133 S Coles (2500e) was inspected on Sep 2, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Black Magnet Branch?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE MANAGER HAS A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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