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EL GORDO RESTAURANT

5746 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60634

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EL GORDO RESTAURANT on .

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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.

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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

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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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 31100.

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