Citgo
9901 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628
Grocery Store ZIP 60628 Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass with Conditions · as of Nov 3, 2025
Citgo was last inspected on November 3, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
November 3, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general2 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 observed the person in charge without an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and be on site at all times the facility is open operating and serving tcs foods. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front entrance door with an 1/2 inch gap at the bottom. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed rear cluttered with unnecessary items. Instructed to organize.
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: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while tcs foods (beef) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed food handlers on site without proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils stored on floor behind front counter. Instructed manager to elevate and invert all single service utensils 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 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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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
3 critical6 general Show violations
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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 sinks. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
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 hot water (62.8f) at hand washing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at hand washing sink. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
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: Previous priority foundation violations not corrected from report #2595120 on 5-23-24:48-observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. 60-previous core violations not corrected from report #2583687 on 10-19-23:40-found the food handler not wearing a hair restraint while in the prep area. Instructed manager to enforce wearing hair restraints when in the food prep area. Maintain same.48- found no drainboard for proper drying of multi-use utensils on the 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to attach a metal drainboard to the sanitizing compartment of the sink and maintain. 52-found no grease trap on the premises. Instructed manager to provide and maintain a grease trap. 56-found no mechanical ventilation in the toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain ventilation in the toilet room. Priority…
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of entrance door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils stored on floor behind front counter. Instructed manager to elevate and invert all single service utensils 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 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
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in beverage and dish washing area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items and maintain all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical8 general Show violations
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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 sinks. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
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 hot water (61.2f) at hand washing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at hand washing sink. Priority 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 1/4" gap on bottom of entrance door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils stored on floor behind front counter and not inverted on front counter. Instructed manager to elevate and invert all single service utensils 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 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
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in beverage and dish washing area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items and maintain all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2583687 on 10-19-23:40-found the food handler not wearing a hair restraint while in the prep area. Instructed manager to enforce wearing hair restraints when in the food prep area. Maintain same.48- found no drainboard for proper drying of multi-use utensils on the 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to attach a metal drainboard to the sanitizing compartment of the sink and maintain. 52-found no grease trap on the premises. Instructed manager to provide and maintain a grease trap. 56-found no mechanical ventilation in the toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain ventilation in the toilet room. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
10 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found the food handler not wearing a hair restraint while in the prep area. Instructed manager to enforce wearing hair restraints when in the food prep area. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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: Found the hand washing sink in the beverage station/dish washing area in need of recaulking. The faucet on the washbowl in the toilet room in poor repair, sprays water from the mouth all over you when turned on. Instructed manager to recaulk around the hand sink and remove the black tape from the washbowl faucet and repair. Maintain all.
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: Found no drainboard for proper drying of multi-use utensils on the 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to attach a metal drainboard to the sanitizing compartment of the sink and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found no mop/service sink for retrieving and disposing of water. Instructed manager to obtain and properly install a mop/service sink with hot/cold running water and a backflow prevention device. Maintain sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Found no grease trap on the premises. Instructed manager to provide and maintain a grease trap.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found stock items (beverages) stored outside. Instructed manager to store all stock items inside and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found debris on the ground around the dumpsters in the corral. Instructed manager to clean and maintain the area.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners and under the storage shelves with dirt and debris. 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 manager to store hanging up for proper air drying when not in use. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found no mechanical ventilation in the toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain ventilation in the toilet room.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to have a city of chicago ceritied food manager's certificate or proof of enrollment in the course to sell tcs foods. Priority foundation 7-38-012 no citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found the food handler on site with no proof that he met the food handlers requirements. Intructed manager to have all food handlers meet and provide proof they met the requirements and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical11 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Found the person in charge with no city of chicago certified food manager (cfm) certificate. Instructed manager to obtain the cfm certificate and maintain.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found 5 live small flies behind the front counter and 10 by the 3-compartment sink. Instructed manage to eliminate flies, clean the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Priority foundation 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 the food handler not wearing a hair restraint while in the prep area. Instructed manager to enforce wearing hair restraints when in the food prep area. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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: Found the hand washing sink in the beverage station/dish washing area in need of recaulking. The faucet on the washbowl in the toilet room in poor repair, sprays water from the mouth all over you when turned on. Instructed manager to recaulk around the hand sink and remove the black tape from the washbowl faucet and repair. Maintain all.
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: Found no drainboard for proper drying of multi-use utensils on the 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to attach a metal drainboard to the sanitizing compartment of the sink and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found no mop/service sink for retrieving and disposing of water. Instructed manager to obtain and properly install a mop/service sink with hot/cold running water and a backflow prevention device. Maintain sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Found no grease trap on the premises. Instructed manager to provide and maintain a grease trap.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found stock items (beverages) stored outside. Instructed manager to store all stock items inside and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found debris on the ground around the dumpsters in the corral. Instructed manager to clean and maintain the area.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners and under the storage shelves with dirt and debris. 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 manager to store hanging up for proper air drying when not in use. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found no mechanical ventilation in the toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain ventilation in the toilet room.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago food sanitation certificate nor manager on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (nacho 160.6f). Instructed manager to have the original city of chicago food sanitation certificate and certificate holder on site at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Maintain same. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found the food handler on site with no proof that he met the food handlers requirements. Intructed manager to have all food handlers meet and provide proof they met the requirements and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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