Chicago
18
BEAT

El Gordo Burger

1745 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 6 of 9 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
9
3 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-30
Pass Rate
33%
6 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-07-30)
Failed 6 inspections (2025, 2025, 2025...)
Sanitation issues found across 29 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 29×
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Other minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
2025-07-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-07-17 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.13 MUST REATTACH DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKS/ CREVICES AND GAPS IN WALL PANELING AND BRICK WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL IN PREP AREA AND FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/17/25.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

2025-07-01 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 12
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,REAR & MAIN KITCHEN DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 : OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MUST REATTACH DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,STOVES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS AND COUNTERS,PREP COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,SIDE STORAGE AREA (TIRES, BOXES,ETC)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES .

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKS/ CREVICES AND GAPS IN WALL PANELING AND SERVICE COUNTERS,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PANELING, WALLS, AND FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2619770 6/26/25 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WOOD TRIM AT SIDE SERVICE COUNTER & UPPER WALL CREVICES AT THE SAME,HOLE IN LOWER WAL...

2025-06-26 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 : OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT FRONT & SIDE SERVICE COUNTER,IN LOWER WALL PANEL IN DISH WASHING AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREM...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR & MAIN KITCHEN DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 : OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,STOVES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS AND COUNTERS,PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKS/ CREVICES AND GAPS IN WALL PANELING AND SERVICE COUNTERS,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PANELING, WALLS, AND FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR LEAKY CEILING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND STANDING WATER. MUST REMOVE AND KEEP DRY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,SIDE STORAGE AREA (TIRES, BOXES,ETC)

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2025-06-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 17
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR MAIN PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT RUNNING WATER,SINK IS NOT CONNECTED TO HOT AND COLD WATER LINES MUST RECONNECT AND PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS INSIDE OF SAID SINK ,UTENSILS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED STEAK & CHICKEN-71.1F,2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-79.5F.IN PAN ON TOP OF STOVE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F.APPX. 5LBS. $50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(C...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED STEAK-47.7F. INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PLASTIC BIN.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 2LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(C...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT FRONT & SIDE SERVICE COUNTER, IN LOWER WALL PANEL IN DISH WASHING AREA, ON FLOOR UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR , FRONT & MAIN KITCHEN DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,STOVES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS AND COUNTERS,PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKS/ CREVICES AND GAPS IN WALL PANELING AND SERVICE COUNTERS,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PANELING, WALLS, AND FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR LEAKY CEILING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND STANDING WATER. MUST REMOVE AND KEEP DRY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,SIDE STORAGE AREA (TIRES, BOXES,ETC)

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2025-05-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 : OBSERVED DISHES BEING STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE DISHES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

: 3-304.14 : OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING COUNTERS AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUT ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

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

4-202.12 : OBSERVED DISHES TOO BIG FOR ANY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR DISHES.

2025-04-25 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER IN BATHROOM TO THE LEFT OF FRONT DOOR WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 56 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DISHES BEING STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE DISHES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING COUNTERS AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUT ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DISHES TOO BIG FOR ANY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR DISHES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SLEEPING QUARTER ON SITE. ROOM TO THE RIGHT OF LARGE TV AND EXIT SIGN IN REAR OF FACILITY HAS MATTRESS, PILLOWS, AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS. ROOM OPENS DIRECTLY TO DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MATTRESS SLEEPING OR LIVING QUARTERS I...

2024-09-24 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-09-18 Fail License
CRITICAL 11
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN SINGLE PERSON EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH NO HOT WATER. WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON WATER LEAKS TO FLOOR. HOT WATER VALVE REMAINS TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND WASHING SINK AND ENSURE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TE...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED VARIOUS HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN WITH NO PAPER TOWELS; OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED VARIOUS HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN AND FOR STAFF TOILET ROOM.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BROWN BUILD UP AND PLASTIC HORCHATA DISPENSERS WITH BLACK BUILD UP INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND HORCHATA DISPENSERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ANY AREA AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH NO TOILET TISSUE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TOILET TISSUE FOR ALL TOILET ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT.

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