Pass

Gordillas

3759 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 10, 2026

Gordillas was last inspected on June 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

June 10, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed handwashing sink in front prep area slow draining and leaking at drainpipe. Instructed manager to repair handwashing sink in front prep area.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water (64.2f) at handwashing sink in rear dishwashing area, no drainpipe, hot or cold running water at handwashing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to provide hot running water and repair handwashing sinks in prep and dishwashing areas. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical sanitizing test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage area not maintained. Dumpster overflowing with trash and dumpster lid not tight-fitting. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside garbage area. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused items stored inside utility sink. Instructed manager to remove all items from utility sink for proper wastewater disposal.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear dish area hand sink to be inoperable and front prep handsink to be shut off at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to maintain handsinks to be accessible with running hot and cold water under city pressure at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility with inadequate plumbing at the rear three compartment sink. Observed gray wastewater backing up from the floor drain grease trap when water is ran in the handsink and the three-compartment sink onto the prep area floor. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink stoppers not fully holding water. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on site. Instructed person in charge to obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site for review.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed four clear containers in rear under large cutting board station with blue locking tabs being used to store food. No common name displayed on any of the containers. Instructed to provide common name and to obtain food grade storage containers only for storing food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer unit where the oil is drained and filtered with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible feeding source for pest and or insects.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed sprayer of the three compartment sink in the rear dish washing area with a leak when water is turned on. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt and food debris on the floor under equipment in the front food service area along the walls. Instructed to clean and maintain area as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: The following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures at customer self service cold unit: green salsa 52.5f, red salsa 53.2f, and grilld onions 55.8f. All discarded and denatured at this time. Instd to maintain cold foods at 41f or below at all times. Approx 10lbs $50 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Customer self service cold hold unit unable to maintain proper cold holding temperatures, at 48.0f. Unit tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd to contact cdph when unit repaired, able to maintain 41f or below, and to request reinspection. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge at time of inspection with out foodservice training.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear dish area hand sink to be inaccessible and front prep handsink to be shut off at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to maintain handsinks to be accessible with running hot and cold water under city pressure at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at rear dish handwashing sink and in unisex restroom at handsink. Instructed person in charge to provide hand drying provision and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued under 5-205.11 see above.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility with inadequate plumbing at rear three compartment sink. Observed sewage wastewater backing up from floor drain when water is ran in handsink and three-compartment sink onto prep area floor. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3-sink stoppers with handles in disrepair. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive leak at bottom pipe of handsink in middle rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor in middle dry storage prep areas in all corners and along baseboards. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease build up on filters in ventilation system over cooking equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Certified manager with a current city of chicago certificate must be on premises at all times and a valid certificate must remain posted on site whenever time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are being prepared, handled and/or served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store properly in designated area

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not inverted. Instd to invert and maintain

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Handwash sink in warewashing area slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain same

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  10. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed pots too large to be fully submerged into the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove large pots or install a larger 3 compartment sink or provide a written procedure for washing rinsing and sanitizing large equipment.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to locate.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  11. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory posted nor a disclosure and a reminder on the menu for all items that can be ordered undercooked or raw (eggs). Instructed to post a consumer advisory and add a disclosure and a reminder on all the items that can be ordered undercooked or raw (eggs). Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed prepackaged desserts for sale at the front customer counter without labels containing the product ingredients. Instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(b:5) observed no allergen warning labels on the prepackaged desserts that are for sale at the front customer counter. Instructed to provide allergen warning labels. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed approx. 1/4 inch gap at the bottom left of the front double entrance doors. Instructed that doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity. Observed about 5 rodent droppings located around the hot water heater in the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed pots too large to be fully submerged into the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove large pots or install a larger 3 compartment sink or provide a written procedure for washing rinsing and sanitizing large equipment.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to locate.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of allergen training certificate during inspection. Instructed that all managers with a city of chicago sanitation certificate must comply with allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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