GILDA.

Chicago Health Dept

1421 W CHICAGO AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

1 inspection on record since 2026 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
1
VIOLATIONS
16
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 9
2026
FAIL 16 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING STORED, PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE IN THE DISHWASHING AND THE BAR AREAS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZER STRIP READING AT 0 PPM, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR/EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONTLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED AN OLD ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE/HOSE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN LINE INTO CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO SINK USED FOR DUMPING LIQUID WASTE AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT AT A MINIMUM OF A 1-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE INSTALLED FOR OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT THE BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED ALL-GENDER WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM #1. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINKS WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HUGE HOLE/OPEING IN THE WALL AT/ABOVE THE FRONTLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND SEAL.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ABOVE/AT THE HOOD GRILL/FRYER AREA AND ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAP AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE AREAS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FACILITY MAINTAINING CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND OLD/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA (BROKEN/UNUSED PREP COOLER) AND AT THE BAR AREA (BROKEN/UNUSED OLD ICE MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANTATION MANAGERS.

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