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Citgo

January 11, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
code 10Priority
food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Food Obtained From Approved Source
Inspector note: OBSERVED TEN PACKAGES OF TAFFY GRAPES ON SITE WITH IMPROPER LABELING AND NO PROOF OF WHERE THE PRODUCTS WERE PURCHASED FROM. THE PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL PACKAGED PRODUCTS WITH THE FOLLOWING: COMMON NAME, MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN, INGREDIENTS (IF MADE WITH TWO OR MORE INGREDIENTS, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR. APPROXIMATELY $42.00 AND 10LBS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
code 11Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES, DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FACILITY HAS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND EGGS ON SITE AND NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOOD ITEMS DURING THE RECEIVING PROCESS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
code 36
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PLACE TO AIR DRY DISHWARE (COFFEE POTS) AFTER THEY ARE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AIR-DRYING AGENT AT THE THREE- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
code 44
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE SINK STEPPER MISSING FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK STOPPER.
code 48
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE TWO FREEZERS IN THE FRONT AREA WITH BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON TOP OF THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES TO AVOID PEST/ RODENT HARBOARAGE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED A LONG, FLUFFY RUG IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUG TO MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/22/2021, REPORT # 2521713 #38 OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PEST. #53 MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LID FOR THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOMS AS REQUIRED. #55 FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 22, 2021: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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