Elvia Gama — Los Gamas Tortillas Y Restorante
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
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Score
Elvia Gama — Los Gamas Tortillas Y Restorante appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 24 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Elvia Gama — Los Gamas Tortillas Y Restorante on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS (PREVIOUSLY COOKED PORK AND GROUND BEEF) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 57F AND AT 55.3F, RESPECTIVELY, LEFT ON PREP AREA TABLE/SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD (APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF GROUND BEEF AT THE COST OF $20 AND 2LBS OF PORK AT THE COST OF $12) AND DENATURE AND A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, CFM, ON SITE AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE HANDLED/PREPARED, SERVED AND STORED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CFM MUST BE ON SITE DURING OPERATING HOURS WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED/PREPARED, SERVED AND STORED. THE CFM, JASMINE GAMA, ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:40AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER(S), FREEZER UNIT AND DISPLAY COOLER(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL USED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE COVERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MINOR LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/REPAIR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK NEAR THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND NEAR THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHERE DISPOSABLE TOWELS ARE PROVIDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OSERVED BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AND NEAR THE FRONTLINE AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE SPACE NEAR MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS.
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Oct 17, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF AND A HOLE IN WALL IN PREP AREA UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND RE-ATTACH BASE BOARDS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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Oct 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2605765 CONDUCTED ON 10/31/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #51 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) FOUND LEAKY PIPING AT HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS. ALSO, LEAKY PIPING AT LARGE CORN CONTAINER SHUT OFF VALVE.MUST REPAIR. #55 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT FOOD STORAGE AREAS(TOOLS,ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON DEEP FRYING AREAS WHICH INCLUDES EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KDEEP FRYING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF AND A HOLE IN WALL IN PREP AREA UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND RE-ATTACH BASE BOARDS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 31, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-24-23 INSPECTION# 2583936.VIOLATION 58.OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY PIPING AT HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS. ALSO, LEAKY PIPING AT LARGE CORN CONTAINER SHUT OFF VALVE.MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT FOOD STORAGE AREAS(TOOLS,ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Oct 24, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER AND THE OVEN, AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DEEP FRYER NOT STORED COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE DEEP FRYER SO THAT IT IS COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 6, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANLDERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM TIN FOIL, SHELVES SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA AROUND COOKING TANKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREP AREA FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY.
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Jul 8, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON PREP AREA FLOOR. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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Mar 26, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE UTENSILS (FORKS AND SPOONS) STORE IMPROPERLY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOMATOES STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE GLOVES AND FROZEN TORTILLA CHIPS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS FOR FOODS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN INVALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 7, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED PORK 46.4F,5LBS. COOKED BEEF 46.0F,2LBS. COOKED BEANS 45.3F,4LBS. CHICKEN TAMALES 50.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.21LBS.$135.(COS)PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BATTERY OPERATED SOAP DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING SOAP AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.A BOTTLE OF SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS SUCH AS 1.5LBS. COOKED STEAK,1.5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN,.5LBS. COOKED CHIRIZO,1LBS. SHREEDED CHEESE,2LBS. DICED ONIONS,3/4LBS. DICED TOMATOES,3/4LBS. CILANTRO,1.5LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE,2LBS. RED & GREEN SALSA.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DATE MARKINGS.APPX.13LBS.$17.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND POTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND GREASE UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR NEAR FURNANCE AND ELECTRICAL PANEL AND KEEP DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALL BASE UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 25, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Jan 23, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED 88F IN WASHROOM HAND SINKS AND AT HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS-MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MINIMUM 100F AND WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 88.7F AT DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK-MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MINIMUM 110.HOT WATER TANK ON SITE 48 GALLONS.MUST RESTORE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jan 15, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINK IN PREP AREAS 56.9F , TOILETROOMS 58.6F AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK 62.2F AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES AT 100.0F DURING OPERATION.HOT WATER TANK SIZE IS A 50 GALLON.MAY NEED A LARGER TANK TO MAKE SURE OF ADEQUATE SUPPLY WITH CLEANING FLOORS AND COOKERS.AFTER AN HOUR WATER TEMPERATURES ARE 82.4F AND 86.4F AT HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST RESTORE HOT WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GLASS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,CORN COOKERS,CORN BARRELS,STORAGE SHELVES,FILTER AND HOOD,ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,LOOSE CEILING TILES ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CONCRETE THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,VESTIBULE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR DISH STORAGE AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN STORAGE WALK IN COOLER
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Jan 8, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIUSE UTENSILS BEING WASHED,RINSED AND NOT SANITIZED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLACED IN DISH RACK TO BE DRIED.NO SANITIZING SOLUTION SET UP IN LAST COMPARTMENT FOR PROPER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SETTING UP SINK PROPERLY.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED RICE IN A GLASS CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE AT 105.2F,3LBS. COOKED BEANS IN A POT ON LOWER SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER AT 87.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.COS.APPX 5LBS.$7.15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS STORED ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER SUCH AS 1.5LBS. DICED TOMATOES AT 47.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.COS(PRIORITY -NO CITATION ISSUED) SEE VIOLATION #21.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.OBSERVED A PADDLE AND A LARGE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS .PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AREAS.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) SEE VIOLATION #10.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,CORN COOKERS,CORN BARRELS,STORAGE SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,LOOSE CEILING TILES ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CONCRETE THROUGHOUT PREP AMD DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR DISH STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN STORAGE WALK IN COOLER.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 19, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 12, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/18/17 REPORT#2050611 (33) OBSERVED GRASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON TOP,INSIDE AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT DUST ACCUMULATION ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (34)OBSERVED WET FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (35) OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (41) OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORED MUTI-USE UTENSILS IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TINT FOIL AS A LINER IN FRONT COOKING LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 18, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON TOP,INSIDE AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT DUST ACCUMULATION ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WET FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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78
Oct 6, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 29, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO TYPES OF FLIES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME 13 FRUIT FLIES, AND 2 DRAIN FLIES, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER ON FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ID'S ON MANAGER AT THIS TIME, CAN'T TELL IF HE IS THE CITY MANAGER THAT IS POSTED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a. NEED TO PROVIDE ID TO PROVE YOU ARE THE PERSON WITH THE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FRONT JET SPRAY MACHINE, MASA SCALE, AND MASA PRESS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR OF FRYER DOOR, MICROWAVE,FRONT COOLER, FRONT GRILL TABLE,AND FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR THRU OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.ALSO CLEAN FRONT FLOOR UNDER ALL STORAGE RACKS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHT.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT AND REAR, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND CLEAN.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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64
Jul 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found excessive grease build up on lower interior or fryer. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Found masa build up on walls in rear prep area. Operator stated facility uses power washer every 2 weeks. Instructed to increase frequency to avoid excessive build up on walls.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found cracked tile/baseboard near rear of kitchen by back door. Instructed to repair and maintain.
34
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handler certificates for all employees.
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86
Oct 9, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSEERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON MOP SINK WALL. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elvia Gama — Los Gamas Tortillas Y Restorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elvia Gama — Los Gamas Tortillas Y Restorante on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Elvia Gama — Los Gamas Tortillas Y Restorante?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 24 times, more than any other issue at Elvia Gama — Los Gamas Tortillas Y Restorante.
Has Elvia Gama — Los Gamas Tortillas Y Restorante's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Elvia Gama — Los Gamas Tortillas Y Restorante have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
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A high risk rating at Elvia Gama — Los Gamas Tortillas Y Restorante means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Elvia Gama — Los Gamas Tortillas Y Restorante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Elvia Gama — Los Gamas Tortillas Y Restorante is inspected around two times per year on average.
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