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CITGO FUEL & MINI MART

7600-7606 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

CITGO FUEL & MINI MART has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 16, 2011. The most recent inspection, on March 7, 2013, found no infractions.

2 of 6 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 source, labelling and allergens, Pests and Food temperature control.

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 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 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 5, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 30, 2012. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • 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 October 30, 2012. For example: SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

  • 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 16 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 5, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 5, 2012. 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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ICE BEING PACKAGED ON PREMISES MUST BE LABELED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL DISPLAY & STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE CREAM CASE BY DOOR, ALL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, COFFEE COUNTER AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH, ALL SINKS, ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL 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
      • CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
  3. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • UNABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAUCET NOT LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND INTO ALL 3 SECTIONS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-020.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • EXCESSIVE TRASH AND DEBRIS OBSERVED ON GROUND IN BOTH GARBAGE CORALES AND ON GROUND OUTSIDE BY DUMPSTER. MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA CLEAN. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOMS-MUST PROVIDE. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-030.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ICE BEING PACKAGED ON PREMISES MUST BE LABELED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE ALL ICY BUILD-UP FROM COMPRESSORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR DOORS AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH COFFEE COUNTER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL DISPLAY & STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE CREAM CASE BY DOOR, ALL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, COFFEE COUNTER AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH, ALL SINKS, ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL 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
      • CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES, CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED, SITTING ON TOP OF BOX ON SHELF. SCOOP MUST EITHER BE STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE WITH HANDLE UP OR IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITARY SOLUTION.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT ALL WOODEN SHELVES IN REAR THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS, MICROWAVE OVEN, SINKS, AND UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT & STOCK THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND DOORS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
  6. License

    8 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORAL AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, TRASH OVERFLOWING IN DUMPSTER, DEBRIS AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CLUTTERING UP AREA-MUST KEEP THIS AREA CLEAN, UNCLUTTERED (ELIMINATING POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREAS FOR RODENTS), AND LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED ON DUMPSTERS-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT ALL WOODEN SHELVES IN REAR THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE OR REPAIR AND PAINT SHELF IN CABINET UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS, MICROWAVE OVEN, SINKS, AND UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT & STOCK THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND DOORS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS THROUGHOUT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERED AREAS THROUGHOUT AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK THROUGHOUT 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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