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CITGO

5616 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60636

Grocery Store

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1979210

Location recorded for this inspection · CITGO · 5616 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT AND DUST BUILD-UP ARE PRESENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS DIRT,).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS WHERE PRESENT.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1981217

Location recorded for this inspection · CITGO · 5616 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1978886

Location recorded for this inspection · CITGO · 5616 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL FOUND ON PREMISES. FRONT DOOR FOUND WITH A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. ALSO FOUND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH CLUTTER NEAR HOT WATER TANK, AND 20 ON DISPLAY SHELF WHERE THE CHEETO'S FRIES ARE DI SPAYED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR FRONT DOOR, SEAL UP ANY OPENING FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, FRONT SECTION OF UNIT MISSING THE LIDS. MUST REQUEST A NEW CONTAINER FROM GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES, MUST PROVIDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT AND DUST BUILD-UP ARE PRESENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS DIRT,).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS WHERE PRESENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING DUMP SINK AND REPLACE OR RE-SEAL THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THIS SAME UNIT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1953770

Location recorded for this inspection · CITGO · 5616 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1953285

Location recorded for this inspection · CITGO · 5616 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (GROUND BEEF AT 142.8F) IS BEING SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE FAUCET DOES NOT REACH THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE FAUCET SO THAT IT CAN REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE MICROWAVE THAT HAS A BROKEN DOOR AND IS HELD TOGETHER WITH TAPE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SINK STOPPERS ARE MISSING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
543355

Location recorded for this inspection · CITGO · 5616 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
543340

Location recorded for this inspection · CITGO · 5616 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN NACHOS WITH GROUND BEEF (140F) AND CHEESE (140F) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD, AND REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON 3-COMP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, DISPLAY SHELVES, RACKS, FRONT COUNTER, BEVERAGE COUNTER, CABINETS, ETC

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS (DUST BUILDUP).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 REAR EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, STOVE, GRILL, SHELVING, ETC IN REAR PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS, POP CRATES OUTSIDE BUILDING.

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How results compare in ZIP 60636

121 of 154 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2093495.

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