RecordWell Data

Citgo

9906 S VINCENNES AVE, Chicago, IL 60643 · Cook County

33cited violations
2serious tier
6inspections
22tier not stated

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025160
2021150
2020151
20191120
2017251

Inspections

  1. Jun 13, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  2. Nov 15, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  3. May 15, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

    • 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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVD NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • 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

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  4. May 7, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Dec 8, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MISSING DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL

    • 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

  6. Nov 30, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MISSING DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL.

    • 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

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.