CITGO
8903 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Grocery Store
Inspection summary
CITGO has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 15, 2015. The most recent inspection, on January 4, 2024, recorded 6 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.
Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.
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 13 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on January 4, 2024. For example:
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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 11 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on January 4, 2024. For example:
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 20, 2020. For example:
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk
Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.
Recorded 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 27, 2020. For example:
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 4, 2024. For example:
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING TWO SINIK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE FORMER RESTAURANT AREA AND BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER WITH SEVERE FOOD DERBIS ANS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID MICROWAVES AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE UNUSED PREP AREA AND ICE MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH LIQUID SPILLAGE AND TRASH: UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION, AND UNDER THE CANDY SHELVING UNIT IN THE DISPLAY AISLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITHOUT AN UP-TO-DATE SERVICE REPORT FOR 2023. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UP-TO-DATE SERVICE REPORT FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (C) CITATION ISSUED
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING TWO SINIK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED THE TABLE WITH THE SLUSHY MACHINE AND COFFEE WITH SLUSHY SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE FORMER RESTAURANT AREA AND BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER WITH SEVERE FOOD DERBIS ANS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID MICROWAVES AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH LIQUID SPILLAGE AND TRASH: UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION, AND UNDER THE CANDY SHELVING UNIT IN THE DISPLAY AISLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATION WILL BE ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-005.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN ALL DRIP TRAYS ON THE SLUSHY MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBERSEVED THE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITZIE ALL FIXTURES IN THE WASH ROOMS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR AND NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY. MUST REPLACE AND/OR CLEAN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ESP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
4 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
15 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH PROOF OF FOOD MANAGER TRAINING.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- NOTED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRESENTED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE VALID FROM 7/14/17-7/14/20. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE SELF-SERVICE COFFEE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
- NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE GRAB & GO DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: PACKAGED DELI SALAD RANGING BETWEEN 44F- 55F. FOOD HANDLER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES AND SHREDDED LETTUCE) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR AND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP, REAR STORAGE AREA AND BACK OFFICE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- NOTED BOTH WASHROOMS IN NEEDED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- Complaint Re-Inspection
3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COFFFE STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BY THE COFFEE STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- 4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Short Form Complaint
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COFFFE STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BY THE COFFEE STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE CRATES IN THE REAR AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE ROOM BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- 4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Canvass Re-Inspection
3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COFFFE STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BY THE COFFEE STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- 4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Canvass
18 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COFFFE STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BY THE COFFEE STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
- OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; COOKED GROUND BEEF AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 103.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
- OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MAYO) AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE DURING THE INSPECTION; 1/2 LB OF MAYO AT 71F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #21.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, DELI MEAT) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE PREP COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS OR IN THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THEMOMETER ON SITE FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, DELI MEAT) INSIDE, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED SANDWICHES LOCATED IN THE GRAB AND GO COOLERS IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 80 RODENT DROPPINGS THRU OUT THE FACILITY; OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BY THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A).
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- 4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- 5-205.15 OBSERVED TOILET COVER MISSING ON THE TOILET LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.114 OBSERVED DIRTY MOP HEADS BEING STORED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
- 62. COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
- 7-32-015 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING CIGARETTES ON SITE. OBSERVED CASH REGISTER AREA SMELLED OF CIGARETTE SMOKE WHEN INSPECTOR ARRIVED ON SITE AND A HALF LITE CIGARETTE IN THE REAR ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED SMOKING INSIDE OF A FACILITY IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-015.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASEV TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ESPECIALLY IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,LEADING TO STORAGE ROOM
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AT FRONT SELLING AREA
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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