Van Buren & Ashland Amoco

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 1, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

2. Sep 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED THE FRONT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, GAP IN BETWEEN AND AT THE BOTTOM OF DOORS.. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

3. Oct 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET FOR HOT SANDWICHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF THE PEPSI FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE CHUTE.

4. Jun 25, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

5. Aug 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

6. Aug 20, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     3-602.11 (B) OBSERVED PACKAGED BUTTER COOKIES MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.16 - OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW FOR PROPER DRYING AND THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT MOP IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGE.

7. Nov 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE AND THE LOWER CABINET SHELF UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION. MAINTAIN SAME.

8. Nov 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCT AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Not serious Minor

     REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

     A PROBE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.

9. Dec 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE CAR WASH AREA. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

10. Feb 21, 2012 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

11. Jan 27, 2012 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. Water shut off to the three compartment sink, restore water service to all plumbing fixtures.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Obtain an up to date pest control log book and have it here for review.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The food equipment has not been installed, complete full installation of all equipment, turn on the coolers and have the premises ready for operation for re inspection.