Gorditas La Tia Susy
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Gorditas La Tia Susy has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2017. On Aug 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE ONLY BAGS.
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Aug 16, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE (BLACK) BY THE WINDOW IN THE DINING AREA AROUND A FLOOR VENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING PARTS OF TWO CEILING TILE PANELS ABOVE THE MAIN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 25, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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May 22, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Oct 20, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE, MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES IN PREP AREA DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING WALL BASE NEAR MOP SINK. FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SOILED MOPS PROPPED AGAINST MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
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Aug 13, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE AND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Jan 27, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Feb 8, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED ( CHICKEN, SALSA,GREEN SAUCE ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATOR. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED .
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM VENTILATION COVER WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS, MOPS, AND DUST PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO SIDE SHIELD FROM THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND OBTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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).
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Mar 8, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 2, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED PORK STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 53.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL FOOD IN PREP COOLER. COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gorditas La Tia Susy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gorditas La Tia Susy on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gorditas La Tia Susy?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Gorditas La Tia Susy.
Has Gorditas La Tia Susy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gorditas La Tia Susy have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gorditas La Tia Susy means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Gorditas La Tia Susy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gorditas La Tia Susy is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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