Damen Citgo
6300 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
Grocery Store ZIP 60636 Risk 2 (Medium)
Out of business · as of Aug 31, 2026
Damen Citgo was last inspected on August 31, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
August 31, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floor of walk-in cooler soiled with dry food debris. Instructed to clean floors at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed intensity of lighting in the rear warewashing area to be insufficient. Instructed to repair or replace light fixtures to provide adequate lighting for this area and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide signed documentation of employee responsibility to report any illness transmisible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored inside cabinet under hand washing sink in coffee service area. Instructed manager to remove single service articles to protect from potential leakage. Observed single service articles stored on floor behind front counter. Instructed manager to elevate all articles off floor to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled cardboard used as liner on chip display shelves. Instructed manager to remove all soiled cardboard on shelving units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no attached drainboard on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust and debris on exterior surfaces of shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak under rear hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spills on walls in front prep area and debris on floor under 3-compartment sink and utensil storage shelving in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles and openings in walls in front prep area. Instructed manager to replace/repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.11 : no handwash sink in rear warewashing area. Instd to install handwash sink with hot/cold running water under city pressure in same area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
5 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health in place. Instd to have a verifiable employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure at handwash sink at coffee prep area. Instd to provide hot running water (100f minimum) at all times. Citation issued priority 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwash signage at handsinks. Instd to provide and maintain same.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwash sink in rear warewashing area. Instd to install handwash sink with hot/cold running water under city pressure in same area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No drainboard on site for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No chemical sanitizing test kit available or on site for chlorine. Instd to provide and maintain on site at all times. Citation issued 7-38-005. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excessive debris in basins of 3-compartment sink. Instd to clean and maintain sink. Interior of storage cabinet under handwash sink and all display shelves need detailed cleaning.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor through out premises under shelves and racks, walk in cooler and rear warewashing area not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.