Conditional

Citgo

1201-1211 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Grocery Store ZIP 60651 Risk 3 (Low)

Pass with Conditions · as of Mar 25, 2025

Citgo was last inspected on March 25, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

March 25, 2025 · Complaint

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical5 general
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrheal spill kit and no written procedure for responding to vomit and diarrheal events at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

    Official wording (code 5)

    Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach inside display coolers through out the facility. Instructed to provide to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of food items (cases of water) on the floor in the back dry storage area. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least 6 inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on trash can in the employee washroom. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of mop in the back area near the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to store properly between usage.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors in the back dry storage area leading to the rear exit door. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw exposed wood in rear beverage storage area. Instructed to paint or stain wood as a means of making easy to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors under shelving units throughout the facility with a build up of dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The pipe underneath the first compartment of the three comp sink is leaking; must repair leak from the pipe. Observed no drainboard at the three comp sink; must attach/install a drainboard at the three comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed some unnecessary items in the rear storage room; remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter.

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found walk-in cooler at 43.3f; instructed that unit must be able to maintain potentially hazardous foods at a temperature of 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: Found no hot running water on premises at any of the sinks; must provide hot running water at all sinks on premises. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No exposed handsink in the rear storage area where the three comp sink is located for handwashing; must install an exposed handsink with hot and cold running water, soap and handtowels. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Front entrance doors not rodent proofed at the bottom as required; must rodent proof doors at the bottom. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed holes around the pipes underneath the exposed handsink at the front counter and under the sink in the washroom; must seal holes around pipes.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: The washroom door is not self closing; must install a self-closing device on washroom door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The pipe underneath the first compartment of the three comp sink is leaking; must repair leak from the pipe. Observed no drainboard at the three comp sink; must attach/install a drainboard at the three comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No thermometers observed in the walk-in cooler or reach in freezer; must install thermometers in units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed some unnecessary items in the rear storage room; remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.