GORDILLAS.
3759 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 62020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE EQUIPMENT.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 272020FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON ALL THE ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS THAT ARE FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE EQUIPMENT.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #2285640 DATED 4/23/19; 6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected OBSERVED APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT OF THE FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
APR 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING ND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (CHOPPED ONIONS, TOMATOES, SALSA, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR, AND BEANS WITHOUT FOOD LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD PROPERLY WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT OF THE FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED BLACK CRATES AND WOODEN CRATES BEING USED TO STORE VEGETABLES IN THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 112018PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL PACKAGED DESSERTS WITH INGREIDENTS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK ON BOTH SIDES NEXT TO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER INTERIOR PANEL IN POOR REPAIR.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES,CAN OPENER BLADE,ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN FURNACE ROOM.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,IN CORNER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND FURNANCE ROOM.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA AND TOILETROOM,FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY GASKET UNDERNEATH 1- COMP SINK,MISSING FILTER AT HOOD.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM,FRONT CLOSET.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION .MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 252018FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2170006 5/18/18 NOT CORRECTED #16 OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING INSPECTION.OBSERVED 2- GLASS SNEEZE GUARDS MISSING AT FRONT SERVICE LINE.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.UPON REINSPECTION OBSERVED THE SERVING LINE ABOVE FOOD STILL MISSING SNEEZE GUARD AND PLASTIC WRAP HAS BEEN WRAPPED AROUND POST AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
SEE VIOLATION #14
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL PACKAGED DESSERTS WITH INGREIDENTS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK ON BOTH SIDES NEXT TO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER INTERIOR PANEL IN POOR REPAIR.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES,CAN OPENER BLADE,ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN FURNACE ROOM.
Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,IN CORNER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND FURNANCE ROOM.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA AND TOILETROOM,FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD .
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY GASKET UNDERNEATH 1- COMP SINK,MISSING FILTER AT HOOD.
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM,FRONT CLOSET.
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION .MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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MAY 182018FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY 2- FEMALE EMPLOYEES.OBSERVED 1- FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVES ON USING A WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE DOWN CUTTING BOARDS ,COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS THEN WITH SAME SOILED GLOVES ON SHE PICKED UP SPATULAR AND PLACED OTHER HAND ON TOP OF GORDITA AND FLIPPED IT WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS.THE OTHER FEMALE EMPLOYEE HAD ON GLOVES WAS SERVING THE PLATED MEALS TO CUSTOMERS IN DINING AREA.SHE HAS TO TURN THE DOOR HANDLE AND HOLD DOOR TO GO OUT INTO DINING AREA AND THE SAME TO COME IN THEN SHE WENT TO THE GRILL AND REMOVED A GORDITA WITH THE SAME GLOVED HANDS AND PUT THE GORDITA ON CUTTING BOARD AND PUT SHREEDED CHEESE INSIDE OF GORDITA WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7- 38-010A)
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A BLENDER AND LID INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND THE GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SAME.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINK FREE OF ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.BLENDER ,LID AND GARBAGE CAN WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.ALSO,NOTICE ON PREVIOUS INSPECTION FACILITY REPORT STATES THAT THERE WAS A HAND WASHING SINK NOTED IN DISH WASHING AREA,UPON INSPECTION TODAY THERE IS NO HAND WASHING SINK,OBSERVED WATER PLUMBLING LINE HOT MISSING AND COLD CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE AND DRAIN LINE CAPPED AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AFFIXED TO WALL.MUST REINSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING INSPECTION.OBSERVED 2- GLASS SNEEZE GUARDS MISSING AT FRONT SERVICE LINE.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK BUILD UP AND WATER DRIPPING ON IT AND MIXING IN WITH ICE INSIDE OF MACHINE BASIN.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.ALSO,A LARGE BLACK BUSS PAN ON WIRE SHELF WITH UNCOVERED COOKED TORTILLA CHIPS AND A SMALL BOTTLE OF SANITIZER LAYING ON IT'S SIDE ON ABOVE SHELVING UNIT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ,COVER CHIPS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND A BAG OF RODENT POISON NEAR HOT WATER TANK,ON BAKING TRAY ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART AND OPEN POISON IN SAME AREA AND ON LEDGES OF CART,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN FURNANCE AREA AND POISON STUFFED IN HOLE IN WALL IN SAME AREA.ALSO,FRONT DOOR SWEEP BROKEN AND TAPE AROUND IT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/18/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL PACKAGED DESSERTS WITH INGREIDENTS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK ON BOTH SIDES NEXT TO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER INTERIOR PANEL IN POOR REPAIR.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES,CAN OPENER BLADE,ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN FURNACE ROOM.
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,IN CORNER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND FURNANCE ROOM.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA AND TOILETROOM,FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD .
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY GASKET UNDERNEATH 1- COMP SINK,MISSING FILTER AT HOOD.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM,FRONT CLOSET.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION .MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 172017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
GLASS SHEILD IN FRONT SERVICE LINE CRACKED. MUST REPLACE
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 312016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST INSTALL A 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH SPLASH GUARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR TABLE TOP JUICING STATION. MUST ALSO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SAME AREA.
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