Citgo
9906 S VINCENNES AVE, Chicago, IL 60643 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2522497
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Inspections
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Jun 13, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON SHELVING AND POTS/PANS AND OTHER COOKING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILDUP ON INLINER OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINING ON THE SHELVING OF THE WALK-IN BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP AND LIQUID SPILLAGE ON FLOOR AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT IN USE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO GOOD WORKING ORDER OR REMOVE AS A POSSIBILITY OF PREVENTING HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 15, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STAFF WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS.
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Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE AND SEVERAL CUSTOMERS NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK SECURELY COVERING NOSE AND MOUTH WHEN INDOORS AND ANY PUBLIC PLACE. 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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May 15, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Serious
Priority
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON (TCS) FOODS PREPARED AND COOKED ON SITE,( GROUND BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ANY TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVD NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR AIR DRYING OF CLEAN UTENSIL AND EQUIPMENT
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 7, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS STORED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FROM WASHROOM.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN STOPPERS INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR AIR DRYING OF CLEAN UTENSIL AND EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON BEVERAGE MACHINES, NOZZLES, SPIGOTS, AND DRIP TRAY. INSTRUCTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL NEAR FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTIN. OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, FRONT COUNTER, SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNFINISHED FLOORS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, HAND WASHING SINKS, ETC IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN AND SPILLS ON WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FRONT COUNTER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 8, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN DISH WASHING ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 30, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING REAR ROOM.MUST INSTALL. ALSO NO HAND SINK AT COFFEE STATION COUNTER.MUST INSTALL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN DISH WASHING ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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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.