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MID CITY FOOD & FUEL, INC.

8950-8958 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

MID CITY FOOD & FUEL, INC. has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 22, 2023. The most recent inspection, on October 31, 2025, recorded 4 infractions.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food source, labelling and allergens and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 4 times on December 19, 2024. 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 2 times on December 19, 2024. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 December 19, 2024. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 December 19, 2024. 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 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 31, 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.

3 inspections

  1. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA, WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING UNITS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED SOME WOOD SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL WOOD WHERE NEEDED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN FRONT OF SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
  2. Canvass

    19 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED SUCH AS (SANDWICHES, COOKED GROUND BEEF, CHEESE SAUCE)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED SEVERAL BOTTLES & TOOLS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ITEMS THAT WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH FRONT & REAR PREP AREA HAND SINKS SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST BE PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH FRONT & REAR PREP AREA HAND SINKS PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST BE PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DIGITAL THERMOMETER DISPLAY NOT OPERABLE OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIDE OF UNIT TO MONITOR TEMPERATURE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN LOWER CABINET ON SALES FLOOR WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED SANDWICHES ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE THE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AND STORE IT PROPERLY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA, WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MIDDLE STOPPER HANDLE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT OPERABLE,EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR PANEL IN POOR REPAIR & MISSING FAN GUARD COVER.LOWER VANITY SHELF UNDER HAND SINK ON SALES FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD-UP IN ICE CREAM FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ON SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED, MISSING, AND LOOSE FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRY DOOR, REAR & SERVICE COUNTER STORAGE AREA, AND STAINED CEILING TILES ON THE SALES FLOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE, REMOVE, AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA/STORAGE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. License

    4 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT ANY OF THE SINKS ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C). CORRECTED ON SITE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT HALLWAY ENTRANCE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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