AUG 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GORDITAS SANTIAGO.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
3825 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 6, 2019 · passed with conditions
8 of 11 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP/BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED UNWRAPPED BREAD, BUNS, ROLLS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2243799 ON 12-21-18:58-OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
DEC 212018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 21
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPODNING THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
OBSERVED 7 JARS OF PICKLED PEPPERS AND CARROTS FOR SALE INSIDE OF THE FACILITY WITHOUT LABELS OF INGREDIENTS NOR BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS OF SOURCE OF SAID ITEMS, INSPECTOR ASKED THE MANAGER IF THE SAID ITEMS WERE MADE IN THE FACILITY, THE MANAGER RESPONDED NO, AND ADDED THAT THE FACILITY PURCHASES THE JARS OF PICKLED PEPPERS AND CARROTS FROM SOMEONE. INSPECTOR REQUESTED AN INVOICE AND MANAGER PROVIDED A RECEIPT. THE RECEIPT DID NOT HAVE A BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS NOR CONTACT PHONE NUMBER. INSPECTOR ASKED THE MANAGER IF THE PERSON THE JARS OF PICKLED PEPPERS AND CARROTS ARE FROM A LICENSED FACILITY AND THE MANAGER RESPONDED THAT SHE DID NOT KNOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS ONLY PURCHASE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN APPROVED LICENSED FACILITY AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HOT WATER PRESSURE NEEDS TO BE INCREASED AT THE RIGHT SIDE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CORNER OF THE CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAR 32017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 3
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, ALSO IN FRONT AT THE FRESH GORDITA TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS/OR BAGGIES/ZIP LOC.
FEB 112016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 11
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT IN DISHAREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 52015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 5
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WHOLE AND CUT TACO SHELLS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, IN REAR 2 DOOR COOLER,INSTRUCTED THERE IS NO USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE NEED PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/ZIP LOCK BAGGIE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT KNIVES, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE SMALL COOLER FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.
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JUN 252014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 25
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN JET SPRAY DRIP TRAYS,INTERIOR 2 DOOR FRONT COOLER FAN GUARD COVER,COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO EXCESSIVE ICE IN REAR LARGE FREEZER AND FRONT SMALL FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP,REMOVE STANDING WATER.
APR 252013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
UNAPPROVED RESIDENTIAL VACUUM PACKAGING UNIT ON SITE. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNLESS APPROVAL OBTAINED FROM HEALTH DEPT. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOKED PRODUCTS VACUUM PACKED AND STORED IN CHEST FREEZER: 8 BAGS OF SHREDDED BEEF, 10 BAGS OF CHICKEN TINGA, 8 BAGS OF MEXICAN STYLE BEEF STEW. MGR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAME. APPROX. 50LBS $350 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SOME COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER MISSING IN PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
FEB 72012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF SCRAPING AND REPAINTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. REAR PREP AREA CEILING IN NEED OF REPAINTING AND SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 222011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SMALL AMOUNTS OF DEBRIS. FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT DRY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES .
SEP 32010PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 3
2010
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. SOME FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED FOUND CUTUP PORK, HAMBURGER, ECT. IN PLASTIC BAGS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTD. TO PUT THE FOOD IN CONTAINERS WITH COVERS FOR FOOD PROTECTION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTD. TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPRING OR OTHER DOOR CLOSERS SO DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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