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CITGO

8721 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · GAS STATION

Inspection summary

CITGO has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 1, 2013. The most recent inspection, on September 13, 2013, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Pests.

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 findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times on September 6, 2013. 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, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times on April 1, 2013. 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 made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 15 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 13, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

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

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 6, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on September 6, 2013. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

4 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT PALLETS IN REAR THAT NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN BOTH ICE CREAM FREEZERS(USED AND UNUSED).
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK IN OFFICE AREA.
  2. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 50F. MGR. VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND REMOVED FROM SALE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • MILK-48 TO 50 DEGREES, LUNCHMEATS AND HOT DOGS-48 DEGREES. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. PRODUCT REMOVED FROM SALE. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 4-1-13 ON REPORT# 1326636 NOT CORRECTED:-32-: PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT. -33-CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN SINKS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.-34-DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.-35-REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN DOORS AND WALLS. CITATION ISSUED -SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEE VIOLATION #29
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT PALLETS IN REAR THAT NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN BOTH ICE CREAM FREEZERS(USED AND UNUSED).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • SEE VIOLATION #29.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SEE VIOLATION #29.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEE VIOLATION #329.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR AREA BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER AND IN TOBACCO CLOSET INSIDE OFFICE
  3. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE HEAVILY SOILED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN SINKS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
    • 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. REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN DOORS AND WALLS.
  4. License

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON AND BEHIND STORAGE PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS ON SALES FLOOR BEHIND ICE CREAM FREEZERS(USED AND UNUSED), UNDERNEATH CHIP RACKS, ALONG THE BASES OF THE NORTH WALL, ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN OFFICE AREA, AND IN MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR FRONT DOOR WHICH HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH IT, AND SEAL ANY OTHER OPENINGS FOUND THROUGHOUT IN WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • TRASH AND DEBRIS OBSERVED ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND SMALLER RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH BOXES. MUST KEEP SURROUNDING GROUND AREAS IN GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA CLEAN AND LIDS CLOSED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE CONTRACT FROM GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY AT NEXT VISIT.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE HEAVILY SOILED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN SINKS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
    • 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. REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN DOORS AND WALLS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.

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