Citgo

October 12, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: FOUND THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN THE CFM CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (NACHO 160.6F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND 10 BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: FOUND THE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENFORCE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BEVERAGE STATION/DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF RECAULKING. THE FAUCET ON THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, SPRAYS WATER FROM THE MOUTH ALL OVER YOU WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK AROUND THE HAND SINK AND REMOVE THE BLACK TAPE FROM THE WASHBOWL FAUCET AND REPAIR. MAINTAIN ALL.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: FOUND NO DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER DRYING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ATTACH A METAL DRAINBOARD TO THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK AND MAINTAIN.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FOUND NO MOP/SERVICE SINK FOR RETRIEVING AND DISPOSING OF WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND PROPERLY INSTALL A MOP/SERVICE SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MAINTAIN SINK.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: FOUND NO GREASE TRAP ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GREASE TRAP.
code 52
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND STOCK ITEMS (BEVERAGES) STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL STOCK ITEMS INSIDE AND MAINTAIN. • FOUND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS IN THE CORRAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. • FOUND THE MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: FOUND NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOUND THE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT HE MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET AND PROVIDE PROOF THEY MET THE REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

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