Citgo
5901 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60636 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1840733
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 16 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 15, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( ground beef ) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Obstructed hand wash sink in food prep area, found boxes placed on top of the hand sink preventing access to wash hands, instructed to keep unobstructed. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No drain board provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to install.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No sink stoppers for 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN REAR AREA EXTERIOR DOOR AND FLOOR APPEOX. 1.0" IN WIDTH. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GAPS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF RODENTS AND INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED TURKEY IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCORING AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS SO THAT CUTTING SURFACES ARE EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 1, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN / REACH IN COOLERS ARE DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FIXTURES,FLOORS AND WALL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MAINTAIN AS NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER THE DISPLAY SHELVING, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL. MUST USE PROPER SHEVLING FOR EASY CLEANING AND MONITORING UNDERNEATH.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL EMPLOYEE'S THAT HANDLE FOOD MUST HAVE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 6, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING,PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS SUCH AS DELI SANDWHICHES, NACHOS W/CHEESE AND BEEF). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXCESSIVE RUST ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR TILES MISSING IN WALK IN COOKER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION OF TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER NOT WEARING MASK AND A FEW CUSTOMER NOT PROPERLY WEARING THEM AND A FEW NOT AT ALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE EXECUTIVE ORDER OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 24, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (ITALIAN BEEF, NACHOS W/CHEESE AND BEEF). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, SOILED UTENSILS IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO KEEP BASIN CLEAN AND CLEAR AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICE (DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS) AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXCESSIVE RUST ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR TILES MISSING IN WALK IN COOKER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION OF TRAINING
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Severity not stated
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Feb 15, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 13, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, PIPE LEAKING EXCESSIVELY UNDERNEATH INTO BUCKET. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Feb 7, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED, PIPE UNDERNEATH IN POOR REPAIR, WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR WHEN HANDSINK IS USED. EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, CUTTING BOARD, EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK. ALSO NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SINK, HAVE ACCESSIBLE AND PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, NACHOS WITH BEEF OR CHEESE). VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, PIPE LEAKING EXCESSIVELY UNDERNEATH INTO BUCKET. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NO SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 9, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAPPUCCINO MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 7, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.3F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND CHEESE. THE CONDENSER UNIT HAD ICE ON IT AND WAS TURNED OFF. WATER WAS DRIPPING FROM THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAM AT 45.5F, MILK AT 45.2-49.2F, EGGS AT 49.9F, BOLOGNA AT 51.5F, HOT DOGS AT 50.3F, CHEESE AT 50.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Serious
Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE TAKE MONEY FROM CUSTOMERS AND THEN PUT ON A PAIR OF GLOVES TO PREPARE CHIPS WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS FIRST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Serious
Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 76F DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 110F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED. THE DRAIN LINE IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, OFFICE, WASHROOM AND RETAIL AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND 10 HOUSE FLIES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO OBSERVED FLY STRIPS ATTACHED TO THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS FROM THIS AREA. MUST PROVIDE IPDH LICENSE # FOR PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND A PROPER PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (GROUND BEEF AT 154.2F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AND REPLACE THE MISSING TOP LID.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE MOP SINK. REPAIR THE VALVE OR HANDLE SO THAT MOP SINK HAS RUNNING HOT WATER.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Serious
Critical
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Jan 22, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 11, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NEED TO SEAL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES OVER REAR STORAGE DOOR. ALSO FREEZER DOOR #9 NOT PROPERLY CLOSING BROKEN TOP (DOOR CLOSURE) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REPAIRED.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, CABINETS UNDER COFFEE BAR,ICE CREAM FREEZER, 7UP COOLER STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN PLASTIC CANOPY OVER COFFEE BAR.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES, IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES OVER 3 COMP. SINK, AND OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEED TO REPAIR.REPAIR WALL ON SALES FLOOR WHERE SHELVE WAS TAKEN DOWN, AND CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.NEED SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 2, 2010 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES; PAINT WHERE NECESSARY.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. CEILING TILES REPLACED AND WALLS WIPED DOWN. CONTINUE CLEANING ALL CEILING VENTS INCLUDING VENT IN WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 25, 2010 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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. OBSERVED MORE THAN TWENTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF STORAGE ROOM IN REAR. DROPPINGS OBSERVED UNDER AND BEHIND PALLETS ON FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL PALLETS AND CLEAN THOROUGHLY TO REMOVE DROPPINGS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED AS REQUIRED. OBSERVED TRASH AND PLASTIC SODA CRATES ON GROUND AND DUMPSTERS PARTIALLY OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES; PAINT WHERE NECESSARY.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN AL CORNERS IN SALES, STORAGE AND COUNTER AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AREA. WALLS NEED CLEANING/PAINTING IN BEVERAGE AND REAR AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST; INCLUDING VENT FAN IN WASHROOM. (CORRECT BY APRIL 25, 2012)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FROM FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK. A LARGE HOLE OBSERVED AT THE SIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK; REPAIR IF POSSIBLE OR REPLACE SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER THROUGHOUT STOCK AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. ITEMS REMOVED FROM UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY ITEMS IN SINK; SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO DISPOSE OF WASTE WATER. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF DIRTY WASTE WATER OBSERVED IN MOP BUCKET; DUMP INTO UTILITY SINK AFTER USING AND STORE WET MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.