Gordillas

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Inspections

1. Jan 12, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASHCAN IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

2. Jan 15, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Jan 7, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOODS IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR BEING OFFERED AFTER THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED DISCARD DATE: COOKED BEEF (PREPARED DATE 12/24), COOKED PORK (PREPARED DATE 12/28), AND COOKED PORK (PREPARED DATE 12/29) . INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD PREPARED FOOD ITEMS AFTER 7 DAYS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED ALL OUT-OF-DATE FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     SEE 60

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     SEE 60

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2/5/24 REPORT 2589136 NOT CORRECTED: 43 3-304.12: OBSERVED SEVERAL KNIVES STORED IN-BETWEEN COUNTERTOP AND WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIVES AND STORE UTENSILS IN PROPER STORAGE AND MAINTAIN 51 5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUG OF RIGHT BASIN IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RIGHT BASIN DRAIN PLUG IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN IS SLOW TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN TO DRAIN WATER AT AN ADEQUATE RATE AND MAINTAIN. 56 6-303.11: LIGHT OUT IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE UTILITY SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN 57 2-102.13 EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. 58 2-102.13 MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

4. Feb 5, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN POSTED ON SITE

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND POST ORIGINAL COPY ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD (SUGAR, DRY RICE) CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE LABEL OF COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     3-304.12: OBSERVED SEVERAL KNIVES STORED IN-BETWEEN COUNTERTOP AND WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIVES AND STORE UTENSILS IN PROPER STORAGE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUG OF RIGHT BASIN IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RIGHT BASIN DRAIN PLUG IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN IS SLOW TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN TO DRAIN WATER AT AN ADEQUATE RATE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-303.11: LIGHT OUT IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE UTILITY SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13 EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AND MAINTAIN.

5. Jan 29, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN POSTED ON SITE

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND POST ORIGINAL COPY ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED DEEP CONTAINER OF REFRIED BEANS IN REAR UPRIGHT COOLER AT 49.5F AND CONTAINERS OF PREPARED RED AND GREEN SAUCE AT 52.5F AND 51.9F. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK, AND PREPARED SALSAS, IN UPRIGHT COOLER MARKED AS PREPARED ON 1/17. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD PREPARED FOOD ITEMS AFTER 7 DAYS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED ALL OUT-OF-DATE FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED, ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW, AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED BEANS NOTED. INSTD TO PROPERLY COOL BY USING SHALOOW PANS, (1) ARRANGE IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND (2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FAICLITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD (SUGAR, DRY RICE) CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE LABEL OF COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED SEVERAL KNIVES STORED IN-BETWEEN COUNTERTOP AND WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIVES AND STORE UTENSILS IN PROPER STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED DRAIN PLUG OF RIGHT BASIN IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RIGHT BASIN DRAIN PLUG IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN IS SLOW TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN TO DRAIN WATER AT AN ADEQUATE RATE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     LIGHT OUT IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE UTILITY SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AND MAINTAIN.

6. Aug 21, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED BEEF 145.1F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIME TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER SLIDING DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

7. Nov 29, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATED MANAGER CERITIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS, CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS....ETC. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     PLASTIC LINING ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS WITH HANDLES IN DISREPAIR. COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3RD BASIN IN DISREPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     LIGHT OUT IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

8. Apr 22, 2021 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17: NO COVER ON TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11: FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

9. Mar 19, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     NO ONE ON SITE WITH RESPONSIBILITY INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS, CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS....ETC. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO COVID-19

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR POLICY ON SITE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION NOT ISSUED DUE TO COVID-19

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO COVER ON TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

10. May 20, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. May 15, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      INDADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD INBETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND FRONT PREP LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER GUARD TO EXTEND TO FULL LENGTH OF PREP LINE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.