El Gordo Burger

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 30, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Jul 17, 2025 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) still observed evidence of 2 live roaches crawling on wall in prep area and floor under ice machine and several dead on floors throughout. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/17/25.(priority 7-42-090)

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.13 must reattach drainboard above 3-compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 : must repair or replace leaky pipes at 3- compartment sink.

     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 : must repair or replace cracks/ crevices and gaps in wall paneling and brick walls where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Jul 1, 2025 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical11 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation from report #2619770 6/26/25 not corrected still observed evidence of appx. 30 or more live roaches in cracks and crevices of wood trim at side service counter & upper wall crevices at the same,hole in lower wall behind reach in freezer.must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/01/25.(priority 7-42-090(a)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (squeeze bottles,etc)

     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 a gap along bottom of front,rear & main kitchen doors must make tight fitting.

     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 : observed deep grooves in cutting board on topside of prep cooler must repair or replace to be in good repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must reattach drainboard above 3- compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from steam table,grill table,stoves,service counter shelving units and counters,prep coolers,pipes of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipes at 3- compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove and organize clutter and unnecessary articles from service counter shelving units,side storage area (tires, boxes,etc)

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases .

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 : must repair or replace broken and missing filters at hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Jun 26, 2025 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   10 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (squeeze bottles,etc)

     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: 6-501.111 : 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)

     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: 6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom of rear & main kitchen doors must make tight fitting.

     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 : observed deep grooves in cutting board on topside of prep cooler must repair or replace to be in good repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from steam table,grill table,stoves,service counter shelving units and counters,prep coolers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases and standing water. Must remove and keep dry.

     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 : must elevate,remove and organize clutter and unnecessary articles from service counter shelving units,side storage area (tires, boxes,etc)

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 : must repair or replace broken and missing filters at hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Jun 24, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   7 critical10 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 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)

     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 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)

     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 soap at rear main prep area hand sink must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)

     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 device at rear main prep area hand sink must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 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)

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 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)

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (squeeze bottles,etc)

     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: Observed evidence of appx. 10 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)

     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: Observed a gap along bottom of rear , front & main kitchen doors must make tight fitting.

     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: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooves in cutting board on topside of prep cooler must repair or replace to be in good repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from steam table,grill table,stoves,service counter shelving units and counters,prep coolers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize clutter and unnecessary articles from service counter shelving units,side storage area (tires, boxes,etc)

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases and standing water. Must remove and keep dry.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken and missing filters at hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. May 5, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 : observed dishes being stored on floor. Instructed manager to elevate dishes at least 6 inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: : 3-304.14 : observed wiping cloths used for wiping counters and equipment stored out on counter. Instructed manager to store in sanitizer solution.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-202.12 : observed dishes too big for any 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to create clean in place procedure for dishes.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

7. Apr 25, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot water in bathroom to the left of front door with a maximum hot water temperature of 56 f. Instructed manager to provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100 f for all hand washing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed sleeping quarter on site. Room to the right of large tv and exit sign in rear of facility has mattress, pillows, and personal belongings. Room opens directly to dining room. Instructed manager to remove mattress sleeping or living quarters is prohibited on site and may not be used when directly connected to a retail food area. Priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dishes being stored on floor. Instructed manager to elevate dishes at least 6 inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths used for wiping counters and equipment stored out on counter. Instructed manager to store in sanitizer solution.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dishes too big for any 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to create clean in place procedure for dishes.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

8. Sep 24, 2024 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Sep 18, 2024 Fail

   License · Fail

   6 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit on site. Instructed manager to provide bodily fluid clean up kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in single person employee toilet room with no hot water. When hot water is turned on water leaks to floor. Hot water valve remains turned off. Instructed manager to repair hand washing sink and ensure a minimum hot water temperature of 100 f is provided for all hand washing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) no 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 various hand washing sinks in kitchen with no paper towels; observed hand washing sink in staff toilet room with no paper towels. Instructed manager to provide paper towels. Priority foundation violation 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 various hand washing sinks with no soap. Instructed manager to provide soap for all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no 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 washing signage posted. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signage to all hand washing sinks in kitchen and for staff toilet room.

     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 interior of ice machine with brown build up and plastic horchata dispensers with black build up instructed manager to clean interior of ice machine and horchata dispensers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1 live roach on site. Instructed manager to service any area affected by pests. Pest control highly recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     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: Observed 3 compartment sink with no drain plugs. Instructed manager to provide drain plugs for 3 compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine test strips on site for chlorine sanitizer. Instructed manager to provide chlorine test strips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed staff toilet room with no toilet tissue available. Instructed manager to provide toilet tissue for all toilet rooms. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager on site with no food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with food allergen requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Sep 4, 2024 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations