Gordo's

729 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2019

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Gordo's is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Gordo's's record stops at Feb 27, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Gordo's on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2019

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WATER FLOW ACTIVATION NOT HOLDING FOR 20 SECONDS OR LONGER WITHOUT REACTIVATION. MUST REPAIR FOR REQUIRED WATER FLOW TIME AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE WOOD AND DRYWALL ALONG STAIRS AND HALLWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. FOOD PREP AREA SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL/ PAINT FOR SMOOTH,NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 27, 2017

License

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: THE HOSE FOR DISPENSING THE DETERGENT AND SANITIZER AT THE BASEMENT'S 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SHORTEN SO AS TO NOT TOUCH THE WATER WHEN SINK IS FILLED. MAINTAIN SAME.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: THERE IS A LEAK AT THE TOP BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FL REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gordo's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gordo's on file is from Feb 27, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Gordo's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gordo's have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gordo's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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