Gustos Food and Sweets
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2024
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Score
Gustos Food and Sweets has been inspected six times since 2024. Gustos Food and Sweets was last inspected on Nov 25, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 13 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 15 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 18, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2600875 ISSUED ON 08-28-2024 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN REAR UNFINISHED DOOR FRAME IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING/FLOOR BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS IN REAR AREA HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #56 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING KITCHEN HOOD VENT FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Aug 28, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING/FLOOR BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS IN REAR AREA HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING KITCHEN HOOD VENT FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN REAR UNFINISHED DOOR FRAME IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED ---------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR THE MOPSINK FAUCET IN REAR MOPSINK AREA.
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Aug 12, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR (PREP SIDE).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED (RED) CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER INCLUDING INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH CAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING/FLOOR BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND DINING AREA).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS IN REAR AREA HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AND DISHWASHING AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING KITCHEN HOOD VENT FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Aug 6, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTEWATER LEAKING AROUND GREASE BOX AND FROM THE WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR (PREP SIDE).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED (RED) CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER INCLUDING INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH FIRST AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAIN PIPE UNDER HAND SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH CAN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING/FLOOR BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND DINING AREA).
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS IN REAR AREA HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING KITCHEN HOOD VENT FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 29, 2024
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR (PREP SIDE).
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED (RED) CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER INCLUDING INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAIN PIPE UNDER HAND SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH CAN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING/FLOOR BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND DINING AREA).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DINING AREA WALL AND FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (BY THE WINDOW). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH HAND SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS IN REAR AREA HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AND DISHWASHING AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED IN THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DINING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING KITCHEN HOOD VENT FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gustos Food and Sweets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gustos Food and Sweets on file is from Nov 25, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gustos Food and Sweets?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Gustos Food and Sweets.
Has Gustos Food and Sweets' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gustos Food and Sweets have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gustos Food and Sweets means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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