JUL 30
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL GORDO BURGER.
BEAT. 18/100
1745 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 30, 2025 · passed
Failed 6 of 9 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
3 passed · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 MONTHS
since Sep 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 172025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 17
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.13 MUST REATTACH DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKS/ CREVICES AND GAPS IN WALL PANELING AND BRICK WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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)
JUL 12025FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 1
2025
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,REAR & MAIN KITCHEN DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST REATTACH DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES .
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 WALL BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/01/25.(PRIORITY 7-42-090(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
JUN 262025FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2025
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
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 PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/24/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR & MAIN KITCHEN DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JUN 242025FAILED17 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2025
FAILED
17 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)(CITATION ISSUED)
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)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR , FRONT & MAIN KITCHEN DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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 AFTER 6/24/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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.
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)
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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MAY 52025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 5
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
APR 252025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2025
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED DISHES BEING STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE DISHES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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.
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.
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 IS PROHIBITED ON SITE AND MAY NOT BE USED WHEN DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO A RETAIL FOOD AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
SEP 182024FAILED11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2024
FAILED
11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 TEMPERATURE OF 100 F IS PROVIDED FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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