Pass

Gordillas

5844-5846 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 30, 2026

Gordillas was last inspected on January 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

January 30, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed wall next to stair well leading to basement with peeling paint. Instructed person in charge to make wall smooth and easily cleanable.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on fan system in mens restroom. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed microwave in need of cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation system with build up of dust and grease in area below filters. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Conditional

    Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed peeling paint on the wall leading down the basement stairs. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed build-up of debris and grime under three-compartment sink in prep area, in basement area under stairwell, behind doors, and in corners of kitchen prep area. 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: 4-202.18 observed build-up of dust and grease on filters of 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: 2-101.11 observed no valid city of chicago foodservice sanitation manager certificate on site while tcs foods were being served and prepared (steak, rice, beans). Instructed person in charge that valid, original certificate, as well as certified manager, must be on site at all times, tcs foods are prepared or served. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: I observed peeling paint on the wall leading down the basement stairs. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of debris and grime under three-compartment sink in prep area, in basement area under stairwell, behind doors, and in corners of kitchen prep area. 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 build-up of dust and grease on filters of 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: Observed no valid city of chicago foodservice sanitation manager certificate on site while tcs foods were being served and prepared (steak, rice, beans). Instructed person in charge that valid, original certificate, as well as certified manager, must be on site at all times, tcs foods are prepared or served. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of rear exit door near basement. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils not inverted in customer self-service area. Instructed manager to invert all utensils to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing baseboard near rear exit door in kitchen. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food(beef 136.8f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available for employee on duty. All employees must provide food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certfied manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at handwash sinks in toilet rooms

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Unfinished walls and ceiling in basement dry food storage area instd to finish walls and ceiling so as to be a smooth, even and easily cleanable surface

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.