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52nd Amoco

2340 W 52nd St

Last inspected Oct 30, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

License Re-Inspection

Oct 30, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-501.112 OUT C 01/24/2025 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DEAD FLIES ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE, UNDER UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WINDOW LEDGE ON FLOORS UNDER SLOT MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114 OUT C 01/24/2025 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source

License

Oct 24, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND DISPLAY COOLER CONTAINING TCS FOODS (YOGURT DRINKS, POLISH SAUSAGES, EGGS) IN FRONT OF GROCERY STORE AS WELL AS UNDER STORAGE CART ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO WASTE REMOVAL CONTRACT AGREEMENT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (b). NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TRASH AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AS WELL AS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source

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