Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Citgo

Name: Citgo
Address: 5901 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL

5901 S Ashland Ave

Last inspected May 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

May 15, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( ground beef ) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

Obstructed hand wash sink in food prep area, found boxes placed on top of the hand sink preventing access to wash hands, instructed to keep unobstructed. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

No drain board provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to install.

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, May 15, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 26, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TURKEY IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCORING AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS SO THAT CUTTING SURFACES ARE EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN REAR AREA EXTERIOR DOOR AND FLOOR APPEOX. 1.0" IN WIDTH. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GAPS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF RODENTS AND INSECTS 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 26, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Dec 1, 2023

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN / REACH IN COOLERS ARE DIRTY. MUST DETAIL 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

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MAINTAIN AS NEEDED.

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

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL EMPLOYEE'S THAT HANDLE FOOD MUST HAVE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FIXTURES,FLOORS AND WALL.

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, Dec 1, 2023 · Original Source