El Gordo Burger
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
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Score
El Gordo Burger appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2024. El Gordo Burger was last inspected on Jul 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
El Gordo Burger's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL IN PREP AREA AND FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/17/25.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKS/ CREVICES AND GAPS IN WALL PANELING AND BRICK WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.13 MUST REATTACH DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 1, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2619770 6/26/25 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WOOD TRIM AT SIDE SERVICE COUNTER & UPPER WALL CREVICES AT THE SAME,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/01/25.(PRIORITY 7-42-090(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,REAR & MAIN KITCHEN DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,STOVES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS AND COUNTERS,PREP COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,SIDE STORAGE AREA (TIRES, BOXES,ETC)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKS/ CREVICES AND GAPS IN WALL PANELING AND SERVICE COUNTERS,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PANELING, WALLS, AND FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 26, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 : OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT FRONT & SIDE SERVICE COUNTER,IN LOWER WALL PANEL IN DISH WASHING AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/24/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,SIDE STORAGE AREA (TIRES, BOXES,ETC)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR & MAIN KITCHEN DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,STOVES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS AND COUNTERS,PREP COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKS/ CREVICES AND GAPS IN WALL PANELING AND SERVICE COUNTERS,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PANELING, WALLS, AND FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR LEAKY CEILING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND STANDING WATER. MUST REMOVE AND KEEP DRY.
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Jun 24, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED STEAK-47.7F. INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PLASTIC BIN.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 2LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED STEAK & CHICKEN-71.1F,2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-79.5F.IN PAN ON TOP OF STOVE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F.APPX. 5LBS. $50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR MAIN PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT RUNNING WATER,SINK IS NOT CONNECTED TO HOT AND COLD WATER LINES MUST RECONNECT AND PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS INSIDE OF SAID SINK ,UTENSILS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT FRONT & SIDE SERVICE COUNTER, IN LOWER WALL PANEL IN DISH WASHING AREA, ON FLOOR UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/24/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR , FRONT & MAIN KITCHEN DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,STOVES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS AND COUNTERS,PREP COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKS/ CREVICES AND GAPS IN WALL PANELING AND SERVICE COUNTERS,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PANELING, WALLS, AND FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR LEAKY CEILING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND STANDING WATER. MUST REMOVE AND KEEP DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,SIDE STORAGE AREA (TIRES, BOXES,ETC)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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May 5, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 : OBSERVED DISHES BEING STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE DISHES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: : 3-304.14 : OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING COUNTERS AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUT ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.12 : OBSERVED DISHES TOO BIG FOR ANY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR DISHES.
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Apr 25, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER IN BATHROOM TO THE LEFT OF FRONT DOOR WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 56 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLEEPING QUARTER ON SITE. ROOM TO THE RIGHT OF LARGE TV AND EXIT SIGN IN REAR OF FACILITY HAS MATTRESS, PILLOWS, AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS. ROOM OPENS DIRECTLY TO DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MATTRESS SLEEPING OR LIVING QUARTERS IS PROHIBITED ON SITE AND MAY NOT BE USED WHEN DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO A RETAIL FOOD AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHES BEING STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE DISHES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING COUNTERS AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUT ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHES TOO BIG FOR ANY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR DISHES.
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Sep 24, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 18, 2024
License
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN SINGLE PERSON EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH NO HOT WATER. WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON WATER LEAKS TO FLOOR. HOT WATER VALVE REMAINS TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND WASHING SINK AND ENSURE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F IS PROVIDED FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN WITH NO PAPER TOWELS; OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BROWN BUILD UP AND PLASTIC HORCHATA DISPENSERS WITH BLACK BUILD UP INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND HORCHATA DISPENSERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ANY AREA AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH NO TOILET TISSUE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TOILET TISSUE FOR ALL TOILET ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN AND FOR STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Gordo Burger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Gordo Burger on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Gordo Burger?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at El Gordo Burger.
Has El Gordo Burger's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Gordo Burger have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Gordo Burger means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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