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CITGO

9906 S VINCENNES AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

CITGO has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 30, 2017. The most recent inspection, on June 13, 2025, recorded 6 infractions.

None of the 6 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 13, 2025. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 15, 2021. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 once on May 15, 2020. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • 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 once on May 15, 2020. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 12 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on June 13, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINING ON THE SHELVING OF THE WALK-IN BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON SHELVING AND POTS/PANS AND OTHER COOKING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILDUP ON INLINER OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP AND LIQUID SPILLAGE ON FLOOR AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT IN USE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO GOOD WORKING ORDER OR REMOVE AS A POSSIBILITY OF PREVENTING HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STAFF WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS.
    • 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
      • OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE AND SEVERAL CUSTOMERS NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK SECURELY COVERING NOSE AND MOUTH WHEN INDOORS AND ANY PUBLIC PLACE. 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON (TCS) FOODS PREPARED AND COOKED ON SITE,( GROUND BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ANY TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVD NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR AIR DRYING OF CLEAN UTENSIL AND EQUIPMENT
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    12 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS STORED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FROM WASHROOM.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN STOPPERS INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR AIR DRYING OF CLEAN UTENSIL AND EQUIPMENT.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON BEVERAGE MACHINES, NOZZLES, SPIGOTS, AND DRIP TRAY. INSTRUCTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING UNITS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL NEAR FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTIN. OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, FRONT COUNTER, SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNFINISHED FLOORS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, HAND WASHING SINKS, ETC IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN AND SPILLS ON WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FRONT COUNTER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN DISH WASHING ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
  6. License

    3 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING REAR ROOM.MUST INSTALL. ALSO NO HAND SINK AT COFFEE STATION COUNTER.MUST INSTALL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN DISH WASHING ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN

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