Food Safety Report: Gourmet Gorilla, 1200 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, USA.

1200 West Cermak Road, Chicago, 60608 Illinois, United States

Report date: Oct 27, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in second floor prep area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water (60. 2f-83. 5f)at four hand washing sinks in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed residue on interior surface of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed fly strip hanging on piping near food equipment in rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in electrical closets and behind pallets in prep area. Observed several flying insects in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service forks not inverted on shelving unit in prep area. Intstructed manager to invert all single service utensils to protect from contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rust deposits on bottom of prep table in dessert prep area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed missing cold water handles on 3-compartment sink near dish machine, leaking faucets on 3-compartment sinks and utility sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water, food debris and dust buildup on floors under all equipment, along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed loose baseboards and damaged wall surfaces in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov