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CENTRAL GAS & MINIMART

1754 N CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

CENTRAL GAS & MINIMART has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 14, 2011. The most recent inspection, on July 28, 2020, found no infractions.

2 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Pests.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions.

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.

  • 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 on November 14, 2011. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 2 times on November 14, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 5 times on November 14, 2011. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 2 times on November 14, 2011. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

3 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. License

    11 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN FRONT AREA BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. MUST CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY SERVICING BUSINESS AND A METAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN REAR AND ALSO NEEDS TO REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISPLAY SHELVES WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP (DISPLAY AREA), STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING STORAGE SHELVINGS IN SECOND FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA, COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, WASHBOWL INSIDE 2 TOILET ROOM, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT, REAR, SECOND FLOOR, WASHROOM FLOORS ETC) IN NEED IF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER COOLERS AND FREEZERS.----------INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND/THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT DISPLAY, REAR STORAGE, TOILET ROOMS).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES.-----------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT, REAR STORAGE ROOM, 2 WASHROOM WALLS).---------MUST REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISE.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT 2 TOILET ROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, FRONT DISPLAY AREA, BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, SECOND FLOOR REAR STORAGE, CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF DISPLAY REACH-IN COOLER.-------- MUST REMOVE TABLETOP ELECTRIC STOVE IN REAR AND COFFEE POT DISPENSER IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA.---------MUST REMOVE TOILET BOWL IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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