GORDO'S TINY TACO BAR

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2) : OBSERVED HIGHT TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 110.0F.MUST HAVE DISH MACHINE AT 180.0F FOR FINAL RINSE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 : OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF ONE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN TO LEG OF DISH MACHINE AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO,APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN GARAGE,BAR AREA.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/21/26.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON LOWER DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER & SALSA COOLER .MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,USED AND UNUSED PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER,BAR AREA,PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HIGHT TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 110.0F.MUST HAVE DISH MACHINE AT 180.0F FOR FINAL RINSE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSEREVD IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 12LBS. GUAC-48.9F-63.7F.7LBS. PICO DE GALLO-52.3F-62.2F.5.5LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE-48.9F-60.06F.3LBS. MANGO PICO DE GALLO-62.6F.4LBS. DICED TOMATO-53.6F-60.7F.2LBS. SLAW-65.7F.1LB. BLACK BEANS-65.5F.1LB. ROASTED CORN-62.5F.6LBS. HAM EMPANADAS-61.2F-61.7F.1LBS. RAW FISH-58.1F. INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.42.5LBS.$110.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER UNPLUGGED WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT 61.3F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)9COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED FRONT DOOR SWEEP BROKEN MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON LOWER WHEEL BASES OF UNUSED & USED COOLER,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,LOWER WALL BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON HEAT LAMP ON UPPER COUNTER AND CRAWLING ACROSS THE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.ALSO,APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN GARAGE.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/15/26.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON TOPSIDE OF LID OF PREP COOLER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON LOWER DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER& SALSA COOLER .MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,USED AND UNUSED PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVER.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SHARED GARBAGE DUMPSTER COMPACTOR AREA GROUNDS WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH,FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.MUST REMOVE TRASH,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AND DISH WASHING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER,BAR AREA,PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO AIR CONDITIONING WORKING IN REAR PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS WITH TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING 90.0F PLUS INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED FRONT DOOR SWEEP BROKEN MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME,MISSING HANDLES ON TOPSIDE OF LID OF PREP COOLER.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY GASKET AT DRAIN OF 4- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AND DISH WASHING AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR SWEEP BROKEN MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF FROZEN FOOD FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO COUNTER TOP OF TO GO CONTAINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME,MISSING HANDLES ON TOPSIDE OF LID OF PREP COOLER.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE GAUGE COCK FOR FINAL RINSE NOT OPERABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN WORKING ORDER TO DISPLAY READING. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY GASKET AT DRAIN OF 4- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AND DISH WASHING AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (BEANS, RICE, FLOUR) IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK CONNECTED TO THE LINE TABLE IN THE WAIT STATION AREA TO PROTECT SINGLE USE UTENSILS AND FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM CONTAINERS STORED FACING UP ON THE LINE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE BOTTOM OF DESSERT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT WAIT STATION HANDSINK WITH A SLOW DRAINAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Loose knob at front server line hand wash sink, Instructed to repair and maintain.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hand wash signs in restrooms, instructed to install.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: No probe thermometer provide at main prep line, instructed to obtain.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Found 4 live cockroaches in rear clean utensils storage area, about 20 live fruit flies at bar area, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Ice bin at bar area missing a lid, instructed to install.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No paper towels at bar hand wash sink, bar is in operation during inspection. instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hands washing signs in employees restrooms.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hand soap at bar hand wash sink. instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Observed bar tender drying glassed with a cloth towel. Instructed to use air drying method only.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.