APR 21
2026
PASS · 0 violations
GWACAMOLE RESTAURANT.
Chicago Health Dept
6011 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).
6 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Apr 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
14
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 14
2025
PASS 2 violations
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS, PLATES AND BOWLS FACING UP. MUST STORE INVERTED TO PREVENT SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED COVERED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED ON FOOD PREP SURFACES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE AND MAINTAIN DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND FOR DRINKING.
JUL 31
2024
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 23
2024
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATIO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BLACK BEANS, RICE, PINTO BEANS ETC)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF DOOR (LEADING TO BUILDING LAUNDRY AREA) IN THE BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPAINT SIDE WALL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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SEP 18
2023
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BLACK BEANS, RICE, PINTO BEANS ETC)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF DOOR (LEADING TO BUILDING LAUNDRY AREA) IN THE BASEMENT.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WATER SEEPING IN BETWEEN (DIVIDER) MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND THE THIRD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. MUST BE WELDED SMOOTHLY, NO PLUMBERS PUTTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPAINT SIDE WALL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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