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CITGO

8506-8514 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

CITGO has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 7, 2012. The most recent inspection, on June 25, 2020, found no infractions.

1 of 11 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 25, 2020. For example: PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

  • 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 June 25, 2020. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 October 30, 2019. 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 June 25, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 21 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on June 25, 2020. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & 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.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
      • OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE SMOKING A CIGARETTE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST NOT SMOKE INSIDE OF FACILITY.MUST SMOKE 15 FEET AWAY FROM ENTRY OF PREMISES.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINKS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDE DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS AND 3- COMP SINK BASINS.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AT EXTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER CEILING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND BOTTLES FROM FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE AREA SHELVING UNITS.
    • 62. COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
      • OBSERVED MALE PIC EMPLOYEE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SMOKING A CIGARETTE.ALSO OBSERVED A CIGARETTE BUTT BUCKET AND A PACKAGE OF CIGARETTES AT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED HIM ON NO SMOKING ON PREMISES.MUST SMOKE 15 FEET AWAY FROM FACILITY.(7-32-015)
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-37-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT NONE OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • FOUND NO METAL STEMMED FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • THE WASHBOWL IN THE CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • OBSERVED UTENSILS ARE IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER TOP AT FRONT FOOD SERVING STATION NEXT TO NACHO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLBASE IN FRONT TO FREEZER AND NEXT ICE FREEZER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND MISSING/DAMAGED/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WITH HOLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED WET MOP BEING STORED IN THE BUCKET IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING AND MAINTAIN AFTER USE TO PROPERLY DRY FOR SANITARY PURPOSES. OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORE.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER.
  6. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT OR TEMPERED WATER THRU-OUT PREMISES IE HAND SINK,3-COMP SINK,ETC. MUST PROVIDE.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE COOKED GROUND BEEF/CHEESE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-338-012.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOP TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS AT THE SELF SERVE COFFEE STATION.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL. NO POP CRATES.
  7. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUST ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASETRAP. MUST REFINISH GREASETRAP TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • ACCUMULATED DUST ON WASHROOM VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. WALL ABOVE MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKS AND OPENINGS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS. NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER SUPPLY LINES TO COFFEE BREWERS. MUST INSTALL SAME.
  8. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER THRU-OUT PREMISES IE HAND SINK,3-COMP SINK,ETC. MUST PROVIDE.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE COOKED GROUND BEEF/CHEESE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-338-012
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN ANY OF THE 3 BATHROOMS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • NO HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS. DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST DISCONTINUE MAKING AND SERVING COFFEE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • NO HOT WATER AT THE WASHBOWL. MUST CORRECT TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED WASH BOWL NOT MAINTAINED
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN ALL SINKS TO ELIMINATE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SINKS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • TOILET IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • TOILET BOWL HANDLE IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. HANGING MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  11. License

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN REAR. REPAIR/REPLACE SPRING IN REACH-IN DOOR OF COOLER WHERE MEAT AND MILK ARE DISPLAYED. REPLACE GREASY CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL PLASTIC STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS INSIDE OF COOLERS AND ON DISPLAY FLOOR. CLEAN SPLASH AREA AND NOOZLES ON ICEE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE CLUTTER ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.

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