Bp Fuel & Mini Mart

5600-5616 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Bp Fuel & Mini Mart has been inspected six times since 2017. The most recent visit was on Aug 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Bp Fuel & Mini Mart on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Aug 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE TOILET BOWL COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SO THAT SINK IS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jul 25, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 22, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 15, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 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.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 11, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR, CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE HOLES, OPENINGS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bp Fuel & Mini Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bp Fuel & Mini Mart on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bp Fuel & Mini Mart?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bp Fuel & Mini Mart.

Has Bp Fuel & Mini Mart's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bp Fuel & Mini Mart have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bp Fuel & Mini Mart means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bp Fuel & Mini Mart inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bp Fuel & Mini Mart is inspected about once every two years on average.