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Gourmet Gorilla

833 W Haines St, Chicago, IL 60642

Catering ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 24, 2026

Gourmet Gorilla was last inspected on June 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

June 24, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 general
  • GeneralRepeat violation

    A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

    Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-4-2025, REPORT #2626461. #58-- No Allergen training certificates for food service managers; instructed to obtain. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

    Official wording (code 60)

    Previous core violation corrected

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO DISH WASHING ROOM EQUIPPED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY OF CHICAGO PLUMBING LINE. A HANDWASHING SINK shall be located :To allow convenient use by EMPLOYEES in all FOODpreparation, FOOD dispensing, and WAREWASHING areas. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

      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 hot water sanitizing final rinse temperature at 130f at high temperature dish machine. Final rinse temperature must be 180f-194f at high temperature dish machine. Priority violation. 7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED BROKEN FINAL RINSE GAGE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE GAGE IS SHOWING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 115F. MUST REPAIR. A WAREWASHING machine shall be equipped with a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE that indicates the temperature of the water:(A) In each wash and rinse tank; and (B) As the water enters the hot water SANITIZING final rinse manifold. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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 CONTAINER FILLED WITH TRASH WITH NO TIGHT FITTED LID. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTED LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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 an excessive amount of water on floor under high temperature dish machine. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-4-2025, REPORT #2626461. #58-- No Allergen training certificates for food service managers, Instructed to obtain. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing insulation on cold lines in walk-in cooler, instructed to install to prevent condensation.

      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: small amount of Water spills on floor when when opening 3-comp drains, Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No Allergen training certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.

      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 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.