NOV 25
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GUSTOS FOOD AND SWEETS.
BEAT. 27/100
1046 1/2 W ARGYLE ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 25, 2024 · passed
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 MONTHS
since Jul 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
NOV 182024FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2024
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2600875 ISSUED ON 08-28-2024 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN REAR UNFINISHED DOOR FRAME IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING/FLOOR BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS IN REAR AREA HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #56 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING KITCHEN HOOD VENT FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
AUG 282024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 28
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN REAR UNFINISHED DOOR FRAME IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED ---------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR THE MOPSINK FAUCET IN REAR MOPSINK AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING/FLOOR BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS IN REAR AREA HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING KITCHEN HOOD VENT FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
AUG 122024PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR (PREP SIDE).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED (RED) CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER INCLUDING INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH CAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING/FLOOR BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS IN REAR AREA HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AND DISHWASHING AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND DINING AREA).
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING KITCHEN HOOD VENT FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
AUG 62024FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 6
2024
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR (PREP SIDE).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED (RED) CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER INCLUDING INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH FIRST AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAIN PIPE UNDER HAND SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTEWATER LEAKING AROUND GREASE BOX AND FROM THE WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH CAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING/FLOOR BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND DINING AREA).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS IN REAR AREA HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AND DISHWASHING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING KITCHEN HOOD VENT FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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JUL 292024FAILED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2024
FAILED
15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR (PREP SIDE).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED (RED) CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER INCLUDING INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAIN PIPE UNDER HAND SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH CAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS IN REAR AREA HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AND DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DINING AREA WALL AND FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (BY THE WINDOW). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH HAND SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING/FLOOR BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND DINING AREA).
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING KITCHEN HOOD VENT FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED IN THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DINING AREA.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →