Gustos Food and Sweets

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Nov 25, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed a food handling employee without a valid food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show valid proof of training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Instructed management, any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Nov 18, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of prep cooler and reach-in cooler in the kitchen prep area.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2600875 issued on 08-28-2024 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #47 - instructed to seal or paint raw wood behind front counter and in rear unfinished door frame in rear prep/storage area. #55 - instructed to install coving/floor baseboard along the walls and underneath 3 compartment sink in the kitchen #55 - instructed to detail clean, remove unnecessary articles and unused items in rear area hallway leading to garbage area to prevent pest harborage. #56 - instructed to replace missing kitchen hood vent filters above cooking equipment

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a valid food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show valid proof of training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Instructed management, any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Aug 28, 2024 Conditional

   Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal or paint raw wood behind front counter and in rear unfinished door frame in rear prep/storage area.

     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: 5-204.12 backflow preventer device not located behind the ice machine. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained ---------instructed to provide backflow preventer device for the mopsink faucet in rear mopsink area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 instructed to install coving/floor baseboard along the walls and underneath 3 compartment sink in the kitchen

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 instructed to detail clean, remove unnecessary articles and unused items in rear area hallway leading to garbage area to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 instructed to replace missing kitchen hood vent filters above cooking equipment

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Aug 12, 2024 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical10 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 instructed to rodent proof bottom of front door (prep side).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 instructed to refinish or replace stained (red) cutting board on top of prep cooler in the kitchen

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 instructed to detail clean and maintain interior of all coolers and freezer including interior surfaces of ice machine.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 backflow preventer device not located behind the ice machine. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained

     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 toilet room receptacle must be covered. Instructed to provide lid/cover for trash can.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 instructed to install coving/floor baseboard along the walls and underneath 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout premises (prep area, washroom and dining area).

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 instructed to detail clean, remove unnecessary articles and unused items in rear area hallway leading to garbage area to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 instructed to seal holes on wall around prep/cooking and dishwashing area

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 instructed to replace missing kitchen hood vent filters above cooking equipment

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Aug 6, 2024 Fail

   License Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical11 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wastewater leaking around grease box and from the wall behind 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c)

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 instructed to rodent proof bottom of front door (prep side).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 instructed to refinish or replace stained (red) cutting board on top of prep cooler in the kitchen

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 instructed to detail clean and maintain interior of all coolers and freezer including interior surfaces of ice machine.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 instructed to repair leaky drain pipe underneath first and middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink and drain pipe under hand sink inside the washroom.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 backflow preventer device not located behind the ice machine. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained

     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 toilet room receptacle must be covered. Instructed to provide lid/cover for trash can.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 instructed to install coving/floor baseboard along the walls and underneath 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout premises (prep area, washroom and dining area).

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 instructed to detail clean, remove unnecessary articles and unused items in rear area hallway leading to garbage area to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 instructed to seal holes on wall around prep/cooking and dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 instructed to replace missing kitchen hood vent filters above cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Jul 29, 2024 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 critical13 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found 3 compartment sink not properly maintained. Waste water backing from one compartment into another compartment. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to rodent proof bottom of front door (prep side).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to refinish or replace stained (red) cutting board on top of prep cooler in the kitchen.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior of all coolers and freezer including interior surfaces of ice machine.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located behind the ice machine. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky drain pipe underneath middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink and drain pipe under hand sink inside the washroom.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle must be covered. Instructed to provide lid/cover for trash can.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean, remove unnecessary articles and unused items in rear area hallway leading to garbage area to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal holes on wall around prep/cooking and dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout premises (prep area, washroom and dining area).

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to install coving/floor baseboard along the walls and underneath 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Dining area wall and floor tiles in poor repair (by the window). Instructed to repair. Must repair broken floor tiles underneath hand sink inside the washroom.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Additional lighting needed in the kitchen/dishwashing area. Must replace non working light bulbs above dining area.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing kitchen hood vent filters above cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Jul 22, 2024 No Entry

   License · No Entry

   No violations