Food Safety Report: El Gordo Burger, 1745 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60622 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 24, 2025
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at rear main prep area hand sink must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand drying device at rear main prep area hand sink must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed rear main prep area hand washing sink without running water,sink is not connected to hot and cold water lines must reconnect and provide running water at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed front prep area hand sink not accessible observed plastic utensils inside of said sink ,utensils were removed during inspection must keep accessible at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(consolidated violation)

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 3lbs. Cooked steak & chicken-71. 1f,2lbs. Cooked chicken-79. 5f. In pan on top of stove. Product was discarded by manager must have hot holding foods at 135. 0f. Appx. 5lbs. $50. (priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 2lbs. Cooked steak-47. 7f. Inside of 2- door reach in cooler in plastic bin. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 2lbs. $20. (priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)(consolidated violation)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (squeeze bottles,etc)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 20 or more live roaches in cracks and crevices at front & side service counter,in lower wall panel in dish washing area,on floor under hot holding unit. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/24/25. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a gap along bottom of rear , front & main kitchen doors must make tight fitting.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door prep cooler.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed deep grooves in cutting board on topside of prep cooler must repair or replace to be in good repair.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from steam table,grill table,stoves,service counter shelving units and counters,prep coolers.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases and standing water. Must remove and keep dry.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must elevate,remove and organize clutter and unnecessary articles from service counter shelving units,side storage area (tires, boxes,etc)

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 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. Must repair leaky ceiling in staff toilet room.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must repair or replace broken and missing filters at hood of cooking equipment.

Source: chicago.gov