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CITGO GAS STATION

3050 N PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

CITGO GAS STATION has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 11, 2010. The most recent inspection, on April 24, 2020, found no infractions.

1 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 temperature control, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 12, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 August 18, 2010. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • 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 August 18, 2010. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 15 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on November 12, 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 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 12, 2013. 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

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RACKS IN REACH IN COOLER HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN REACH IN COOLER HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • BROKEN CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILES.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUCH REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR REPAIR SOAD FOUNTAIN. REMOVE CLUTTER AND LIFT ALL BOXES FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR THUR OUT PREMISES.
  3. Tag Removal

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Violation #33 now corrected.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Interior panel of ice machine not maintianed or in good condition. Instructed to repair or replace interior panel thats rusted or replace ice machine. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on machine.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    11 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • Previous serious violation from 8/11/2010, report: #361217 not corrected: #19: Outside garbage area not cleaned, rodent proofed or maintained. Found outside garbage area with boxes, trash, tires and debris on ground around both dumpsters. Also metal lids on dumpsters are bent and not tight fitting to prevent rodent and insect entry. Instructed that dumpster lids must be tight fitting to prevent pest nuisance and must keep area and ground clean and free of debris. #24: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining the water on the left side of three compartment sink. Water back flowing to the other two compartments. Water has black gritty material coming up drain. Instructed to detail clean drain lines and/or catch basin to prevent inadequate disposal of water. Critical citation issued 7-42-090.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • Violation upgraded to Critical.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • Violation upgraded to Critical.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Raw wood storage shelves in storage room not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Laminated counter and storage cabintes not maintained or in good condition. Surface of counter peeling and not sealed. Interior of cabinets has peeling paint. Instructed to repair or replace counter top and/or repaint cabinets.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Storage shelves, storag cabinets, counter, sinks, interior ice machine panel, fan covers of walk-in cooler, display shelves, soda nozzles and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor under mat, in corners, inside walk-in cooler and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean floor through-out and repair any missing floor tile.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling tile damaged in display area and storage room. Instructed to seal all holes in ceiling and walls in storage room.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light bulbs inside walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to shield all bulbs.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation not working in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Cold faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair valve to proerly turn on and off. Adequate, working/maintained, sink stoppers not provided for three compartment sink. Instructed to provided sink stoppers.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provided thermometer and have visible inside.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Unnecessary articles stored inside toilet room and storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean areasan d elevate stock 6 inches or higher.
  6. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • Outside garbage area not cleaned, rodent proofed or maintained. Found outside garbage area with boxes, trash, tires and debris on ground around both dumpsters. Also metal lids on dumpsters are bended and not tight fitting to prevent rodent and insect entry. Instructed that dumpster lids must be tight fitting to prevent pest nuisance and must keep area and ground clean and free of debris. Serious citation issued. 7-38-020
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining the water on the left side of three compartment sink. Water back flowing to the other two compartments. Water has black gritty material coming up drain. Instructed to detail clean drain lines and/or catch basin to prevent inadequate disposal of water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Raw wood storage shelves in storage room not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Laminated counter and storage cabintes not maintained or in good condition. Surface of counter peeling and not sealed. Interior of cabinets has peeling paint. Instructed to repair or replace counter top and/or repaint cabinets.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Storage shelves, storag cacinets, counter, sinks, display shelves, soda nozzles and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor under mat, in corners and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and repair any missing floor tile.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling tile damaged in display area and storage room. Instructed to seal all holes in ceiling and walls in storage room.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation not working in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Cold faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair valve to proerly turn on and off.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Thermometer not provided inside cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer and have visible inside.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Unnecessary articles stored inside toilet room and storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean areasan d elevate stock 6 inches or higher.

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