Chicago
68
YOUR CALL

Gourmet Gorilla,inc.

942 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60642 · Goose Island · Catering · High risk
YOUR CALL
68/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
7
4 passed
Last Inspected
2015-08-27
Pass Rate
57%
2 failures
Score
68/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2015-08-27
Failed 2 inspections (2012, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 19×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Plumbing & Waste critical
2015-08-27 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. FLOOR IN THE SOUTH FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. BOXES OF FROZEN FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST STORE AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN THE DUST ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

2014-04-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 24F. OPERATOR TURNED DIAL TO MAKE FREEZER COLDER BUT TEMPERATURE WENT UP TO 33.1F. FREEZER TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AND TOLD OPERATOR TO MOVE ALL FOOD TO A REFRIGERATOR AND FOOD IS NOT TO...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND WALK IN FREEZER ON FIRST FLOOR WITH A DAMAGED DOOR AND DAMAGED FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS NEAR FRONT WINDOWS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND NO WORKING LIGHT IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND BASEMENT RESTROOM DOOR WITH A BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE ITEMS, AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.

2013-06-26 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AREA

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOES BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

SOME CLUTTER FOUND IN THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO KITCHEN AREA MUST ORGANIZE AND MANITAIN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA

2012-08-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: Walls and ceilings in the south dry storage room must be finished to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces and seal noticeable openings on walls were noted.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

light shields in the kitchen areas must be cleaned,maintained.

2012-08-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found gap under rear receiving door approximately 1/4" mode of entry all accross the bottom of said door.Serious violation 7-38-020.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All prepared food items held inside the refrigeration units must be properly labeled,dated.Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi-kitchen equipments throughout the kitchen areas must be properly stored and inverted to prevent contamination before use.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors along walls and in all corners throughout especially in basement storage areas require a detail cleaning.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls and ceilings in the south dry storage room must be finished to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces and seal noticeable openings on walls were noted.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light bulbs over the cooking equipments must be shielded and other light shields in the kitchen areas must be cleaned,maintained.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Remove cluttered conditions in the basement storage rooms due to potential pest harborage,remove pieces of unused kitchen equipments,properly store remaining items 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.All cleaning equipment should be stored clean & ...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Hair restraints are needed for all food handlers working in the kitchen.

2010-08-18 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-08-11 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINKS ARE NEEDED IN THE KITCHEN AREA,DISHROOM.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE CLEANED,SANITIZED.

minor Sanitation

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 AONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,INCLUDING WALK-IN-FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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.WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AREA,INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLERS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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 DOOR IN BASEMENT MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE THE PREMISES,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.

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