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El Gordo Burger

July 1, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,REAR & MAIN KITCHEN DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-501.12 : OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR. • 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: MUST REATTACH DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,STOVES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS AND COUNTERS,PREP COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,SIDE STORAGE AREA (TIRES, BOXES,ETC) • 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES . • 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKS/ CREVICES AND GAPS IN WALL PANELING AND SERVICE COUNTERS,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PANELING, WALLS, AND FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 4-202.18 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2619770 6/26/25 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WOOD TRIM AT SIDE SERVICE COUNTER & UPPER WALL CREVICES AT THE SAME,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/01/25.(PRIORITY 7-42-090(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 26, 2025: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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