Gorditas La Tia
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Gorditas La Tia 28 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited 13 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN REAR STORAGE AREA AT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SIGN AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON DELI COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DAMAGED GASKETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK COMPARTMENTS DESIGNATING WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL COMPARTMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED LARGE HOLD IN WALL IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA (NEAR SHELVING BY RESTROOM). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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70
Feb 5, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK ITEMS IN NON-ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH A COMMON NAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A; B;D) OBSERVED LARGE POTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTEDTHE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL POTS AND PANS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2588597 DATED 1/25/24; #55-OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED HOLE IN BASEBOARD NEAR EXTERIOR SIDE DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK ITEMS IN NON-ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL POTS AND PANS WHEN NOT IN USE.
44
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jan 25, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED HOLE IN BASEBOARD NEAR EXTERIOR SIDE DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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95
Jan 22, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED HOLE IN BASEBOARD NEAR EXTERIOR SIDE DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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95
Apr 6, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GROCERY BAGS PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHEILDS, DUST BUILUDP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVER ON WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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82
Mar 28, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR IMMERSION OF LARGEST FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE SMALLER FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVER ON WAL-IN COOLER AND BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GROCERY BAGS PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHEILDS, DUST BUILUDP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Jul 5, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 23, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER_ LARGE DEEP TIGHTLY COVERED CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEANS AT 54.1F, COOKED PORK AT 52.0F, COOKED AND LABELED WITH YESTERDAY'S DATE ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME, APPROX 50LBS $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER, OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO WITH THE FOLLOWING: A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SINK IN NEWLY ADDED REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED PORK AND BEANS. TO PROPERLY COOL (1) ARRANGE IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND (2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FAICLITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: PLASTIC CUPS FULLY SUBMERGED IN LARGE CONTAINERS OF SALSA. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES AND STORE PROPERLY (NOT IN CONTAINER, OR HANDLE ABOVE FOOD)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Dec 1, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL DOOR HANDLES ON EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 2, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ALL AIR VENTS AND HOOD VENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: GLOVES ARE SINGLE USE ONLY. FOUND A WORN PAIR NEXT TO GLOVE BOX. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO DISCARD AFTER EACH USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING ON WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN REAR AREA IN NEED OFF COVER ON WASTE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Feb 21, 2020
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Jun 13, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER (EGGS COOKED TO ORDER). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
25
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 12/4/18 REPORT 2241003 NOT CORRECTED: PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
60
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MISSING SUPPLIES NOTED ON PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARHEA EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE APRON AND DISINFECTATN EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS) AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR STORAGE. USING BLACK MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 60.
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64
Dec 6, 2018
Reinspection
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSWASH SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C.
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
25
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, STEAK, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 LARGE POTS FOR COOKING TAMALES, BEANS SALSA, ETC., UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE WRITTEN APPROVED PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
48
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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55
Dec 4, 2018
Complaint
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.2F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURES CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COOLING TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER (ALL FOODS COOKED AND DATED 12/2 AND 12/3), RICE AT 53.1F, BEANS 47.9F, PORK 48.0F. ALL ORIDCUT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $300 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING COLD FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: RICE 53.1F, BEANS 47.9F, PORK 48.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION 20 FOR CITATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSWASH SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, STEAK, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: LARGE POTS FOR COOKING TAMALES, BEANS SALSA, ETC., UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE WRITTEN APPROVED PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
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May 1, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER RACKS, AND FREEZER RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO INTERIOR'S OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT IN FRONT THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE THE DUST. LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. IN REAR PREP OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHES ON THE CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT 3 DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER WITH OUT THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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82
Apr 21, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND CLEAN ABOVE ITEMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOODHANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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82
Mar 21, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES ANS STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND CARBDOARD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL PANELING BEHIND UTILITY SINK, IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
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86
Feb 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING, PREP TABLES, DRINK DISPENSOR INNEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMIVE BUILD UP. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPKATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Jun 17, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER STORAGE SHELFS RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN THE FREEZER WITH GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, BAGGIES,OR ZIP LOCK BAGGIES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT CEILING TILE OVER DINING TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO CLEAN DUSTY VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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86
Nov 24, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH THE LOOSE COVING BY THE TOILET ROOM DOOR TO THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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78
Jun 27, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE LOWER SHELF ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. IF NECESSARY PAINT RACKS/SHELF.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CAN OPENER, THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PIPES AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE UTENSILS TOO BIG TO BE PROPERLY WASHED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET A LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WILL ACCOMMODATE THE LARGEST UTENSIL BEING SUBMERGED FULLY IN THE SINK OR REMOVE THE LARGE UTENSILS.
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Apr 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. REPLAE SAME. ALL DOORS THRU-OUT (TOILET ROOM AND EXIT DOOR) NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN FOOD. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Apr 4, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. TILE BROKEN IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Mar 9, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 25, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/17/10 (96252).38- EXHAUST FAN FOR HOOD CAUSING GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR WALL. REPAIR SAME AND KEEP CLEAN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND ALL COOLERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING AND FAN COVER OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR. REPLACE SAME
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. REPAIR SAME
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. REPAIR SAME. PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET, LEAKING. REPAIR SAME
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Feb 18, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/17/10 (96252).38- EXHAUST FAN FOR HOOD CAUSING GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR WALL. REPAIR SAME AND KEEP CLEAN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND ALL COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING AND FAN COVER OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR. REPLACE SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. REPAIR SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. REPAIR SAME. PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET, LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
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78
Jan 7, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.SOME COOKED FOODS NOT LABELED IN WALK IN COOLER, CORRECT SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SECTION OF WALL(EXTERIOR)BARE WOOD, NOT SEALED OR PAINTED . MUST PAINT OR SEAL SAME .
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA BROKEN , REPLACE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT UNDER HOOD/VENTILATION SYSTEM,INST MNGT TO CORRECT SAME. EXHAUST FAN FOR HOOD CAUSING GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR WALL,REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS,MUST PROVIDE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gorditas La Tia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gorditas La Tia on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gorditas La Tia?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Gorditas La Tia.
Has Gorditas La Tia's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gorditas La Tia have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gorditas La Tia means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Gorditas La Tia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gorditas La Tia is inspected around two times per year on average.
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