Skip to content
Loading map…

K & B FUEL

6700 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

K & B FUEL has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 18, 2013. The most recent inspection, on February 10, 2017, recorded 4 infractions.

4 of 9 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: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 on February 3, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 once on October 28, 2016. 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 9 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 10, 2017. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 10, 2017. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 28, 2016. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE ALL STAINED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVING ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE AND DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT, ALL STORAGE RACKS AND PLASTIC RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER(INCLUDING THE COILS AND EXTERIOR OF THE CONDENSER).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH DETAIL AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE IN REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE(S) WHERE PRESENT.
  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FRONT DOOR HAS A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FRONT DOOR HAS A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE ALL STAINED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVING ON SALES FLOOR. REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD FROM SHELVES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE AND DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT, ALL STORAGE RACKS AND PLASTIC RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL SINKS IN REAR, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER(INCLUDING THE COILS AND EXTERIOR OF THE CONDENSER), AND WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH DETAIL AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE IN REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE(S) WHERE PRESENT.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND IS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE WATER IS TURNED OFF TO THE HANDWASHING SINK AND THERE IS STANDING WATER IN THE SINK BASIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE SINK. ALSO, THE SINK IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE DUE TO A SHELVING UNIT PLACED AGAINST THE WALL NEXT TO THE SINK. MUST MOVE THE SHELVING UNIT SO THAT THE SINK IS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • THE DISHWASHING FACILITIES ARE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THERE IS A WATER LEAK FROM THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK SO THAT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CAN BE USED TO WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
  5. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN LINE FROM HOT WATER TANK INTO FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE PROPER SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK.
  8. License

    3 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • PREMISES INTENDS TO SELL COFFEE, NO HAND WASH SINK ON PREMISES AS REQURIED BY CITY HEALTH CODE. MUST INSTALL. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-030. PREMISES NOT IN OPERATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING FAN COVERS AT FRONT IN WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN FAN COVERS AT REAR OF SAME. MUST PROVIDE/CLEAN OF DUST BUILD-UP.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PREMISES IS WITHOUT A MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL IN COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CODE (INCLUDING BACKFLOW DEVICE).
  9. License

    0 infractions

Nearby inspected facilities

Own this business? Add a badge to your website