Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EL GORDO RESTAURANT on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401451
Location recorded for this inspection · EL GORDO RESTAURANT · 5746 W BELMONT AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307236
Location recorded for this inspection · EL GORDO RESTAURANT · 5746 W BELMONT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler. Must label containersthat have food in them ie(rice, etc..).
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be replaced, repaired.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling/walls above ice machine had exposed wallboard, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Exposed raw wood by exposed hand sink, and ceiling in prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep area, and in walk in cooler, not clean, need cleaning.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, cooler and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229392
Location recorded for this inspection · EL GORDO RESTAURANT · 5746 W BELMONT AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED-FOUND OPEN CONTAINERS OF BREAD 3 LBS,PEPPERS 5 LBS,OTHER INGREDIENTS 10 LBS($ 50.00) IN THE DISH AREA WITH OPEN CONTAINER OF DETERGENT,MANAGER DISCARDED FOOD,INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD IN THE DISH AREA
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST READJUST WEATHER STRIP OF EXIT DOOR -LOWER TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,SHELVES FOR CLEAN UTENSILS UNCLEAN,UNDER HOT HOLDING OVEN UNCLEAN,SHELVES UNDER GRILL UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM UNCLEAN,FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND REAR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT COVERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; BROKEN LIGHT SHILED IN KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED; MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHT IN THE BAR AREA
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
659651
Location recorded for this inspection · EL GORDO RESTAURANT · 5746 W BELMONT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage shelves, microwaves, sinks, utensils, cooking equipment and interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor behind and under equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean floor daily.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls through-out prep and storage area not maintained. Instructed to seal all openings and holes around pipes and under equipment.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs in prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield all bulbs or install shatter-proof bulbs.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580491
Location recorded for this inspection · EL GORDO RESTAURANT · 5746 W BELMONT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Cooking equipment, storage shelves, utensils and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation covers and fan covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
470220
Location recorded for this inspection · EL GORDO RESTAURANT · 5746 W BELMONT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DUST ON AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. RACKS/SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN,GREASY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;RACKS INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR AND RUBBER GASKET OF 2 DOOR COOLER AT THE REAR AREA ,VERY DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
70292
Location recorded for this inspection · EL GORDO RESTAURANT · 5746 W BELMONT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RECAULK 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; ICE BIN IN BAR AREA WITHOUT LID,MUST PROVIDE LID
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN SMALL WALKIN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN;FLOOR UNDER 3 C SINK IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL AND INTERIOR OF (1) 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN 1 WALKIN COOLER
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60634
254 of 327 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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