GUSTOS FOOD AND SWEETS.

Chicago Health Dept

1046 1/2 W ARGYLE ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

6 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Nov 2024.

Last inspected Nov 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 25

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & 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 18

2024

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & 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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 28

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING KITCHEN HOOD VENT FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

AUG 12

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR (PREP SIDE).

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH CAN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AND DISHWASHING AREA

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING KITCHEN HOOD VENT FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

AUG 6

2024

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR (PREP SIDE).

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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)

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH CAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AND DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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 29

2024

FAIL 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR (PREP SIDE).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER INCLUDING INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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)

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH CAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING/FLOOR BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AND DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING KITCHEN HOOD VENT FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED IN THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DINING AREA.

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