Gorditas La Tia
6425 W 63RD ST, Chicago, IL 60638 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2713298
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
-
Jan 29, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN REAR STORAGE AREA AT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SIGN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
-
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKETS ON DELI COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DAMAGED GASKETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK COMPARTMENTS DESIGNATING WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL COMPARTMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
-
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED LARGE HOLD IN WALL IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA (NEAR SHELVING BY RESTROOM). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
-
Severity not stated
-
Feb 5, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK ITEMS IN NON-ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH A COMMON NAME.
-
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A; B;D) OBSERVED LARGE POTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTEDTHE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL POTS AND PANS WHEN NOT IN USE.
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11 OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
-
Jan 29, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK ITEMS IN NON-ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME.
-
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED LARGE POTS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL POTS AND PANS WHEN NOT IN USE.
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2588597 DATED 1/25/24; #55-OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED HOLE IN BASEBOARD NEAR EXTERIOR SIDE DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
-
Severity not stated
-
Jan 25, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED HOLE IN BASEBOARD NEAR EXTERIOR SIDE DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
-
Severity not stated
-
Jan 22, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED HOLE IN BASEBOARD NEAR EXTERIOR SIDE DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
-
Severity not stated
-
Apr 6, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED OPEN COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GROCERY BAGS PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHEILDS, DUST BUILUDP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVER ON WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
-
Severity not stated
-
Mar 28, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED OPEN COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GROCERY BAGS PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR IMMERSION OF LARGEST FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE SMALLER FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHEILDS, DUST BUILUDP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVER ON WAL-IN COOLER AND BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
-
Severity not stated
-
Jul 5, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
-
Jun 23, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASH SINK IN NEWLY ADDED REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
-
Severity not stated
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER_ LARGE DEEP TIGHTLY COVERED CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEANS AT 54.1F, COOKED PORK AT 52.0F, COOKED AND LABELED WITH YESTERDAY'S DATE ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME, APPROX 50LBS $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
-
Serious
Priority
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER, OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO WITH THE FOLLOWING: A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
-
Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED PORK AND BEANS. TO PROPERLY COOL (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
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
PLASTIC CUPS FULLY SUBMERGED IN LARGE CONTAINERS OF SALSA. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES AND STORE PROPERLY (NOT IN CONTAINER, OR HANDLE ABOVE FOOD)
-
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
-
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
-
Dec 1, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL DOOR HANDLES ON EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
-
Jun 2, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
GLOVES ARE SINGLE USE ONLY. FOUND A WORN PAIR NEXT TO GLOVE BOX. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO DISCARD AFTER EACH USE.
-
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING ON WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT
-
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM IN REAR AREA IN NEED OFF COVER ON WASTE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
ALL AIR VENTS AND HOOD VENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
-
Severity not stated
-
Feb 21, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.