Bp Gas Station
9900 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628
Grocery Store ZIP 60628 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 19, 2026
Bp Gas Station was last inspected on October 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
October 19, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
6 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found the front door with a 1/4"-1/2" gap underneath making it not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof door and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths stored on the petitioner of the hand washing sink. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (solution must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Found tongs stored used to retrieve beef in a container of stagnant water. Instructed to properly wash, rinse and sanitize tongs, remove from water and keep in a dry sanitized container. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the 3-compartment sink with bottles and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain 3-compartment sink.
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: Found a build up of dirt and debris under/around the rear 3-compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.
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: Found the mop stored in the mop bucket. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed prepackaged to go items (manually capped bottled juices, taffy grapes, fruits, deli meat sandwiches) not labeled with the business name and address, some items not labeled with ingredients. Instructed to provide for all prepackaged items.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no person in charge present during the beginning of the inspection. Instructed a person in charge must be present at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign at the hand washing sinks in the food prep areas and in the toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood source
Food came from an unapproved source.
Inspector’s note: 3-201.11 observed facility selling manually capped bottled juices, pickled cucumbers and taffy grapes without an adequate invoice from an approved source. Instructed to only sell any foods from approved sources. Facility must obtain an adequate invoice and copy of the source's business license to show proof that the foods sold are from an approved source. Foods tagged and held for inspection and may not be sold to the public (11 bottles of manually capped bottled juices, 19 containers of taffy grapes and one jar of pickled cucumbers. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 11)
Food obtained from approved source
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed prepackaged to go items (manually capped bottled juices, taffy grapes, fruits, deli meat sandwiches) not labeled with the business name and address, some items not labeled with ingredients. Instructed to provide for all prepackaged items.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 20 live small flies and one large fly flying around the food prep area. Instructed to eliminate live insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 (c) observed some chip racks with grease debris. Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no person in charge with a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate while tcs foods are being handled (beef). Instructed a city of chicago food service sanitation manager must be on site at all times tcs foods are being prepared handled and served to the public. City of chicago food service sanitation manager arrived at 10:05a.priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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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. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide.
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: Observed no hand washing sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water in rear dish washing area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed several fly strips hanging in ceiling of prep area. Instructed manager to remove all fly strips from prep area.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of chips stored on floor in sales area sugar and candy stored on floor behind front counter. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Obsrved no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at the hand washing sinks in the prep area and toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain signage.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found employees in the food prep area not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed manager to have all employees in the prep areas to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the hand washing sink in the prep area, 3-compartment sink, the storage shelves in the coolers and the cabinet under the beverage station with food, dirt and debris. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain all.
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: Found the floors in the walk in cooler, in the rear dish washing area, in the front prep area and in the storage area with excessive amounts of trash, debris and litter. Floors are sticky and dirty. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors through out.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at the hand washing sinks in the prep area and toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain signage.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found employees in the food prep area not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed manager to have all employees in the prep areas to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the hand washing sink in the prep area, 3-compartment sink, the storage shelves in the coolers and the cabinet under the beverage station with food, dirt and debris. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain all.
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: Found the floors in the walk in cooler, in the rear dish washing area, in the front prep area and in the storage area with excessive amounts of trash, debris and litter. Floors are sticky and dirty. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors through out.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at the hand washing sinks in the prep area and toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain signage.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: FOUND THE PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2580721 DATED AUGUST 25, 2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #38-6-501.111: Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage) FOUND 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND 20 IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN ALL INFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) #54-5-501.15: Outside Receptacles FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS AJAR DUE TO OVERFLOW OF GARBAGE. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AND ON TOP OF THE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE GARBAGE COMPANY PICK UP GARBAGE, KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found employees in the food prep area not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed manager to have all employees in the prep areas to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the hand washing sink in the prep area, 3-compartment sink, the storage shelves in the coolers and the cabinet under the beverage station with food, dirt and debris. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain all.
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: Found the floors in the walk in cooler, in the rear dish washing area, in the front prep area and in the storage area with excessive amounts of trash, debris and litter. Floors are sticky and dirty. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors through out.
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: Found the side storage area (old carwash area) with clutter and unorganized. Instructed manager to eliminate all unnecessary items, organize the area and elevate all items 6" off the floor. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at the hand washing sinks in the prep area and toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain signage.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found the outside dumpster area not maintained. Lids ajar due to overflow of garbage. Excessive debris on the ground and on top of the dumpsters. Instructed manager to have garbage company pick up garbage, keep lids closed and detail clean and maintain the area. Priority violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Found no metal stem thermometer(s) on site. Instructed manager to get a metal stem thermometer to take adequate internal temperatures. Maintain on site.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found 20 small live flies in the front prep area and 20 in the rear dish washing area. Instructed to eliminate all flies, clean all infected areas and contact pest control for assistance. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found employees in the food prep area not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed manager to have all employees in the prep areas to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found tongs stored in dirty water in a used coffee container. Instructed manager to store tongs in clean water, changing frequently in a clean food gradeable container/bin.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the hand washing sink in the prep area, 3-compartment sink, the storage shelves in the coolers and the cabinet under the beverage station with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.
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: Found the floors in the walk in cooler, in the rear dish washing area, in the front prep area and in the storage area with excessive amounts of trash, debris and litter. Floors are sticky and dirty. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors through out.
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: Found the side storage area (old carwash area) with clutter and unorganized. Instructed manager to eliminate all unnecessary items, organize the area and elevate all items 6" off the floor. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and/or diarrheal events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. 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: Observed no handwashing signage at front handsink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak in toilet room near toilet. 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 dust on overhead vents and food debris on floor underneath rear shelving units. Instructed manager 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 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.