DEC 18
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GORDITAS LOLI'S INC.
BEAT. 41/100
3522 E 106TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 18, 2025 · passed
Failed 2 of 13 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 102025FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 10
2025
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE ONLY WORKING HANDSINK ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER BROUGHT BOTH SOAP AND TOWELS TO SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. P-TRAP HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SINK. INSTRUCTED USE HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. CORRECT SINK AND MAINTAIN SINK IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED ABOVE
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDSINK IN DISH AREA CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED ABOVE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD VENT NOT ADEQUATE FOR AMOUNT OF USE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PULL OF VENT SYSTEM TO REMOVE ALL SMOKE FROM LOCATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
MAR 282025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS (52.7F-53.1F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL HAND WASHING, 3-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 182024FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 18
2024
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BEEF THAWING IN STANDING WATER INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS AND GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD FROM ALL GARBAGE AND GROCERY BAGS AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED COVERS MISSING ON OUTLETS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL OUTLET COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED IN EAST DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2577147 ON 6-12-23:38-OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF DRY FOOD STORAGE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING. 39-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINKS NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND CART TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. 51-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET AT FRONT HAND SINK, SLOW DRAIN AT MIDDLE PREP AREA SINK. 51-OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.55-MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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JUN 122023PASS W/ CONDITIONS19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 12
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
19 violations5 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 FRONT MAIN & REAR HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED FRONT HAND SINK WITH A BOWL OF MASA INSIDE OF BASIN & REAR WITH A HAND HELD MIXER AND UTENSILS INSIDE OF SAID BASIN. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY PREPACKAGED READY TO EAT FOODS FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER FOR SALE.OBSERVED APPX. 5.5 LBS. PINEAPPLE EMPANADAS AND 5.5 LBS. SWEET BREAD WITHOUT PROPER LABELS.MANAGER DOESN'T HAVE A RECEIPT OR INVOICE FOR READY TO EAT DESSERTS THAT WAS PURCHASED FROM A CUSTOMER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN INVOICES FROM A REPUTABLE SUPPLIER.APPX. 11LBS. $40.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS AT HOT HOLDING UNITS SUCH AS 2LBS.PORK-60.2F.2LBS. STEAK 92.0F.1LBS. VERDE BEEF & POTATO 87.8F & 1LBS.ROJAS BEEF & POTATO 81.5F. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. APPX. 6LBS. $54.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR KITCHEN DOOR & DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINKS NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND CART TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET AT FRONT HAND SINK,SLOW DRAIN AT MIDDLE PREP AREA SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA,MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & REAR PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BOTH BASEMENTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
DEC 62021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE REAR STAFF TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE LONG FLOOR DEEP FREEZER AND A LIGHT IN THE REAR SECOND SIDE OF THE FACILITY NEAR LOCKED COOLING UNIT FLICKERING (SOON TO GO OUT) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH.
APR 302021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 30
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DEC 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WHERE THE THREE COMP SINK IS LOCATED; MUST INSTALL. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JUN 82018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; CLEAN VENT FAN ON CEILING OF WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
MAY 182017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS STEAK AND PORK,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
NOV 162016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 16
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR.
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