Pass

Bp Fuel & Mini Mart

5600-5616 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Restaurant ZIP 60636 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Aug 15, 2025

Bp Fuel & Mini Mart was last inspected on August 15, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

August 15, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 paperwork
  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed that all employees that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food handler training.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 40 or more mouse droppings on the shelves in the rear storage area and on the floor near the potato chips; instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two rear doors and front entrance door not completely rodent proofed; instructed to rodent proof doors to avoid rodent entry. Owner began working on doors during inspection.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on the fan covers in the walk-in cooler; instructed to clean fan covers. Observed dust on some ceiling vents in store; instructed to clean ceiling vents where needed.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a crack in the toilet bowl cover in the employee washroom; instructed to replace cover.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in need of cleaning under shelves on selling floor, inside of walk in cooler, in rear area where employee washroom located and in the rear storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wall coving at the base of the wall in the employee washroom in poor repair on one side of the wall; instructed to reseal where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found unnecessary items stored in the utility sink in the rear area; instructed to remove so that sink is accessible for use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents in the hooded system in rear dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all employees that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips for chlorine bleach sanitizer on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to provide proper chemical test strips for chlorine bleach and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued. Test strips provided at end of inspection.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and rear dry storage area. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all itmes at least six inches from floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and grime on filters in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door not completely rodent proofed as required. Must completely rodent proof door by sealing 1/4 gap at the bottom of the door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored in food prep area. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tiles throughout. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food.priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing soap at handsink in food prep area. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. Priority foundation. 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provisions/papertowels at handsink in food prep area. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. Priority foundation.citation issued under 6-301.11

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked ground beef in cold hold unit held at 56.3f. Instructed manager that tcs foods must be held at 41.0f or below. Manager discarded and denatured 3lbs of ground beef at $15. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no probe thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door not completely rodent proofed as required. Must completely rodent proof door by sealing 1/4 gap at the bottom of the door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored in food prep area. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tongs used for nacho preparation stored in warm water temp 68.5 f, must stored utensils in hot water at 135 f and above.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tiles throughout. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served such as ground beef and nacho cheese. Manager must be on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair, clean and/or paint all walls throughout where holes, openings and dirt are present.

  6. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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