Citgo
11500 S Halsted ST, Chicago, IL 60628 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2013296
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Inspections
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Mar 22, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
BOTTOM, SIDES AND BACK OF SLUSHY MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT P-TRAP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
UNISEX WASHROOM MUST HAVE GARBAGE CAN LID INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 6, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS SUCH AS MILK, SLUSHY, AND COFFEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDSINK NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT WATER, HAND SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HANDWASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
BOTTOM, SIDES AND BACK OF SLUSHY MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT P-TRAP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
UNISEX WASHROOM MUST HAVE GARBAGE CAN LID INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 28, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WASHROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 21, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINATIN TEST STRIPS FOR CHEMICAL USE TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE REAR STAORAGE ROOM AND WASHROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH ALL PALLETS TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS AND UNDER CHIP RACKS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 8, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER NEAR MILK. REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP SHELVES. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES IN SALES, STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN SALES AREA. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN UTILITY AND 3-COMP SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BEVERAGE AREA AND ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 21, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK INSTALLED IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INSTALL WASHBOWL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER NEAR MILK. REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP SHELVES. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES IN SALES, STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN SALES AREA. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN UTILITY AND 3-COMP SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BEVERAGE AREA AND ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Feb 17, 2010 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.violation corrected.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 5, 2010 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities.Must have cold holding units operating and maintaining 40F or below and freezers at next inspection,0F or below.
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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. No license pest control company. Must provide pest control log book,and have premises service.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Instucted to clean dust and debris from all equipment (sinks display shelving,etc.)
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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. Must clean all floors thru-out of debris,and must seal or provide floor tile behind counter.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Must remove all unnecessary articles,equipment etc,from premises.
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Serious
Critical
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.