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Citgo

9901 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60628 · Cook County

52cited violations
0serious tier
6inspections
44tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2934353
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025150
20243210
20232260

Inspections

  1. Nov 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED REAR CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  2. Jun 7, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

  3. May 30, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BEVERAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      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 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  4. May 23, 2024 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      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

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BEVERAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      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

  5. Oct 19, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      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

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      FOUND NO GREASE TRAP ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GREASE TRAP.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      FOUND STOCK ITEMS (BEVERAGES) STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL STOCK ITEMS INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      FOUND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS IN THE CORRAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      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.

  6. Oct 12, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      FOUND THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN THE CFM CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      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

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      FOUND NO GREASE TRAP ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GREASE TRAP.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      FOUND STOCK ITEMS (BEVERAGES) STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL STOCK ITEMS INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      FOUND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS IN THE CORRAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      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.

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.