NOV 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GORDITAS LA TIA SUSY.
YOUR CALL. 58/100
2423 W 51ST ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 4, 2025 · passed with conditions
4 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, TCS, ARE BEING STORED, HANDLED/PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:15AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS/MUGS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS ITEMS ARE NOT LEAD-FREE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION/CERTIFICATES.
SEP 132024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED CRACKED HOT WATER HANDLE ON HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED TILES IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
SEP 62024FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 6
2024
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACK UP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED BACK UP IS OBSERVED IN BOTH ALTERNATIVE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED CRACKED HOT WATER HANDLE ON HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED TILES IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
SEP 72023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM FURNACE ROOM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
DEC 292022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 29
2022
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
FOUND PLASTIC UTENSILS STORED WITH MOUTHPIECE UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND PLASTIC COVERING ON REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. FOUND RAW WOOD BEHIND FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/FINSIH TO MAKE SMOOTH AND NON-ABSORBANT, MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MISSING BASE BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND SOILED MOPS PROPPED UP IN MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY, MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND ONE EMPLOYEE MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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DEC 202022FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
DEC 20
2022
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED EGGS AND STEAK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED/RAW FOODS, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
FOUND PLASTIC UTENSILS STORED WITH MOUTHPIECE UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND PLASTIC COVERING ON REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. FOUND RAW WOOD BEHIND FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/FINSIH TO MAKE SMOOTH AND NON-ABSORBANT, MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MISSING BASE BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND SOILED MOPS PROPPED UP IN MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY, MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND ONE EMPLOYEE MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
JUN 212021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 21
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHTS MISSING SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN
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