SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BP FUEL & MINI MART.

BEAT. 45/100

5600-5616 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 15, 2025 · passed

Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 15
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

AUG 8
2025
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE POTATO CHIPS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED TWO REAR DOORS AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY. OWNER BEGAN WORKING ON DOORS DURING INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN COVERS. OBSERVED DUST ON SOME CEILING VENTS IN STORE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE TOILET BOWL COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR, INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, IN REAR AREA WHERE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR ON ONE SIDE OF THE WALL; INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SO THAT SINK IS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

JUL 25
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE BLEACH SANITIZER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE BLEACH AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TEST STRIPS PROVIDED AT END OF INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITMES AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 22
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

NOV 15
2021
FAILED
12 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS GROUND BEEF AND NACHO CHEESE. MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS/PAPERTOWELS AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED UNDER 6-301.11

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED GROUND BEEF IN COLD HOLD UNIT HELD AT 56.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 3LBS OF GROUND BEEF AT $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED TONGS USED FOR NACHO PREPARATION STORED IN WARM WATER TEMP 68.5 F, MUST STORED UTENSILS IN HOT WATER AT 135 F AND ABOVE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

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JAN 11
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR, CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE HOLES, OPENINGS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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