Gorditas Colotlan Ninas & Chris Chris
Last inspected: Feb 22, 2024
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Score
Gorditas Colotlan Ninas & Chris Chris appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 22, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. The most recent inspection at Gorditas Colotlan Ninas & Chris Chris is from Feb 22, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited 11 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Gorditas Colotlan Ninas & Chris Chris on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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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
Feb 22, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A) OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT AN INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 75F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED RICE AND MAINTAIN ALL HOT-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER GRAB A TORTA SANDWICH BUN OFF OF THE GRILL WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND PROCEED TO PREPARE A TORTA SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID FOOD AND NEVER ALLOW BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES OR TONGS TO HANDLE ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN) HELD IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE HAND-WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLATES TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT UTILIZING PROPER GLOVES USE TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jun 15, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA/ DISH WASHING AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 FOUND FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE LOCATED ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 8, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2576281 CONDUCTED ON 5/23/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 4-301.12(B)OBSERVED 8 POTS TOO BIG TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND 2 ON THE STOVE TOP IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT HAS LARGER COMPARTMENTS TO FIT THE LARGEST POT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-025. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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May 23, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: 3-501.14 FOUND CHICKEN IMPROPERLY COOLING WITHOUT LABELING STORED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON STORAGE SHELF AT 92F. FOUND NO COOLING RECORDS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TCS FOOD MUST BE CHILLED FROM 135F - 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND CHILLED FROM 135F - 41F WITHIN A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 150 LBS OF CHICKEN AT $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. THE MANAGER ARRIVES AT 4:00 PM
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNAUTHORIZED/UNLICENSED FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE GAS STOVE AND FRYER ARE LOCATED. A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD DISPENSING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 FOUND RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER RACKS. ALSO NOTED WERE RAT DROPPINGS ALONG ALL THE WALLS IN THE ROOM WHERE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS STORED. THE OPERATOR MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(B)OBSERVED 8 POTS TOO BIG TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND 2 ON THE STOVE TOP IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT HAS LARGER COMPARTMENTS TO FIT THE LARGEST POT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS AND CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.1 FOUND FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14 FOUND NO VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE GAS STOVE AND FRYER ARE LOCATED. VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS AND DEVICES SHALL BE SUFFICIENT IN NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT GREASE OR CONDENSATION FROM COLLECTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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May 4, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA/ DISH WASHING AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS AND CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Apr 18, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA/ DISH WASHING AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS AND CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) FOUND FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Apr 13, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:1)FOUND IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD REFRIED BEANS AT 103F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF FOOD AT $25. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF COOKED CHICKEN AND BEEF TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F - 68.2F. LOCATED IN PREP COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE APPROXIMATELY 60LBS OF FOOD AT $150. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 FOUND THE PREP COOLER AT 55F AT THE INSPECTION TIME. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD TCS FOOD AND NO LONGER USE SAID COOLER UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINED A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA/DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE DISH ROOM/ PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION. - COS
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEANS, AND COOKED RICE, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA/ DISH WASHING AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS AND CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) FOUND FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Mar 30, 2023
License
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA/DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE DISH ROOM/ PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA/ DISH WASHING AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS AND CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gorditas Colotlan Ninas & Chris Chris last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gorditas Colotlan Ninas & Chris Chris on file is from Feb 22, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gorditas Colotlan Ninas & Chris Chris?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Gorditas Colotlan Ninas & Chris Chris.
Has Gorditas Colotlan Ninas & Chris Chris' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gorditas Colotlan Ninas & Chris Chris have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gorditas Colotlan Ninas & Chris Chris 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.
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