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Citgo

8250-8258 S Western Ave

Last inspected Sep 4, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Sep 4, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD WITH TALL WEEDS AND GRASS,CRATES AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA ,SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

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, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Aug 22, 2024

No Entry

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

: OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD WITH TALL WEEDS AND GRASS,CHAIRS, TIRES,PALLETS AND REAR STORAGE AREA ,SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

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 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

8-404.13(B:4) : PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2597307 7/10/24 NOT CORRECTED-#10-6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.#47- 4-202.16 : OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.#47-4-501.11 : OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, AND DISPLAY UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.: #51-5-205.15 : OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#51- 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.#55-6-501.11 : OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALL AROUND TOILET WALLS IN WASHROOM, DAMAGED/STAINED CEILING TILES,WALLS AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.12 : OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 22, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Jul 18, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114 : OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD WITH TALL WEEDS AND GRASS,CHAIRS, TIRES,PALLETS AND REAR STORAGE AREA ,SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

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 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

8-404.13(B:4) : PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2597307 7/10/24 NOT CORRECTED-#10-6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.#47- 4-202.16 : OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.#47-4-501.11 : OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, AND DISPLAY UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.: #51-5-205.15 : OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#51- 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.#55-6-501.11 : OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALL AROUND TOILET WALLS IN WASHROOM, DAMAGED/STAINED CEILING TILES,WALLS AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.12 : OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

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notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A LIVE BLACK & WHITE CAT COME WALKING OUT FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ALSO A OPEN CAN OF CAT FOOD ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.THE EMPLOYEE REMOVED CAT FROM PREMISES AT THIS TIME. WHILE WRITTING REPORT THE CAT RE-ENTERED INTO BUSINESS AND WAS REMOVED AGAIN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THEY ARE NOW ALLOWED ON PREMISES NOT UNLESS THE ARE SERVICE ANIMALS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060)(COS)(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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 18, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Jul 10, 2024

Fail

9 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

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notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF MAIN ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CAN ENERGY DRINKS STORED INSIDE OF TOILET ROOM ON CRATES MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

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

MUST REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ATTACED TO MOPSINK.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TOILET HANDLE MISSING HAVING TO PLACE HANDS INSIDE OF TOILET BOWL TO PULL STRING TO FLUSH TOILET MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BOTH OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS FILLED WITH TRASH WAY ABOVE RIMS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE TO BE TIGHT FITTING. MUST HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL BASES AND FLOOR TILES IN TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR TILES AT SERVICE COUNTER FOR FLOORS TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2532000 9/28/21 NOT CORRECTED-#10-6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.#36-4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF OVERHEAD DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.#47- 4-202.16 : OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.#47-4-501.11 : OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, AND DISPLAY UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.: #51-5-205.15 : OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#51- 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.#55-6-501.11 : OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALL AROUND TOILET AND STAINED WALLS IN WASHROOM, DAMAGED/STAINED CEILING TILES AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.12 : OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 10, 2024 · Original Source

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