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CITGO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITGO 5901 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60636 Grocery Store
August 26, 2024 Canvass License #1840733
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN REAR AREA EXTERIOR DOOR AND FLOOR APPEOX. 1.0" IN WIDTH. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GAPS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF RODENTS AND INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED TURKEY IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED TURKEY IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections