JUN 26
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GORDITAS SANTIAGO NO. 2.
EAT. 78/100
3710 W 55TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 26, 2025 · passed
Passed all 8 inspections, but 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN CHEST FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
OCT 102024PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 10
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT SINK IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON BOTTOM OF SHELF IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SHELF SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 52023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MISSING COMMON NAME OF SMALL SPICE CONTAINERS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA (SALT, ETC). INSTD TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO PROPERLY, INVERTED (HANDLE UP)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-CCOMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER LEAKING AND WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 10/21/22 REPORT 2565754 NOT CORRECTED: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-90 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OCT 212022PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 21
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED BOTH FEMALE EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS (GORDITAS) WITH BARE HANDS .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS(FLAN) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING THAT WAS GIVEN MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR & PARKING LOT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.GLOVES WHERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON FRYER CABINET.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 62021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 6
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.Instructed to label with common name.
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JAN 172020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST/OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
FEB 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written policy. Priority foundation.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy/kit on site. Must provide equipment and written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Observed improper labels on prepped, TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods. Must Include discard date on all prepped, TCS foods. Priority foundation violation.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Observed several food handlers without required hair restraints. Must provide hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc>) for all food handlers while in prep areas.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Observed raw wood (with excessive dust accumulation) on inside threshold of walk in cooler. Must detail clean and seal/paint to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Observed excessive dust accumulation on interior of ventilation hood in rear prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Observed middle light not functioning in the ventilation hood in the rear prep area. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
OCT 242017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 24
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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