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520 BP GAS

520 S CALIFORNIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

520 BP GAS has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 7, 2024. The most recent inspection, on May 15, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 14 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 15, 2026. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 30, 2026. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 30, 2026. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on August 7, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 11 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 15, 2026. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-306.12: OBSERVED A BIN OF SUGAR USED TO REPLENISH SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION IN AISLE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO PROTECT PRODUCT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • 4-904.11: OBSERVED FOUR SHEET TRAYS STORED ON THE FLOOR LEANING AGAINST SHELF IN THE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.16: OBSERVED ONE OF THE LIDS ON THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-306.12: OBSERVED A BIN OF SUGAR USED TO REPLENISH SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION IN AISLE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO PROTECT PRODUCT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • 4-904.11: OBSERVED FOUR SHEET TRAYS STORED ON THE FLOOR LEANING AGAINST SHELF IN THE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.16: OBSERVED ONE OF THE LIDS ON THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES. FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP WHILE EMPLOYEE WASH DISHES (METAL CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZING. SINK WAS SET UP AFTER NOTIFIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-00, CITATION ISSUED
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED A BIN OF SUGAR USED TO REPLENISH SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION IN AISLE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO PROTECT PRODUCT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED FOUR SHEET TRAYS STORED ON THE FLOOR LEANING AGAINST SHELFIN THE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED ON OF THE LIDS ON THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER AT THE TOP TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES AND FLOORS IN THE WASHROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH PALLETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. License

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNIT NOT IN OPERATION AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FREEZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST ADJUST THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS, SO THEY ARE BOTH SELF-CLOSING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE CEILING OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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