Pass

Gilda

1421 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 7, 2026

Gilda was last inspected on July 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.

Latest inspection

July 7, 2026 · License Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

6 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed drainpipe leaking underneath the handwashing sink at the frontline area. Instructed to repair. Observed an old ice machine drain line/hose improperly draining into the handwashing sink at the bar area. Instructed to properly route drain line into city plumbing and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 5-203.13 observed no sink used for dumping liquid waste at the bar area. Instructed that at a minimum of a 1-compartment sink to be installed for obtaining water and discarding liquid waste must be available at the bar area.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed a huge hole/opeing in the wall at/above the frontline area. Instructed to cover and seal.

    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 observed chipped paint above/at the hood grill/fryer area and on the walls above the kitchen/prep area. Instructed to scrap and repaint chipped areas to ensure areas are sealed, 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: 6-501.114 observed facility maintaining clutter in basement storage area and old/unused equipment in the prep area (broken/unused prep cooler) and at the bar area (broken/unused old ice machine). Instructed to remove all unused articles and equipment.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 observed a missing light shield in the dishwashing area. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical11 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed blank copies of employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to maintain policy with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish washing machine in use in the dishwashing and the bar areas not properly sanitizing. Sanitizer strip reading at 0 ppm, at the time of inspection. Equipment must properly sanitize at a minimum of 50 ppm. Instructed to correct and not to use unit until reinspected by chicago department of health (cdph). Priority violation. 7-38-025. 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 a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear/exit door. Instructed to provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking underneath the handwashing sink at the frontline area. Instructed to repair. Observed an old ice machine drain line/hose improperly draining into the handwashing sink at the bar area. Instructed to properly route drain line into city plumbing and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no sink used for dumping liquid waste at the bar area. Instructed that at a minimum of a 1-compartment sink to be installed for obtaining water and discarding liquid waste must be available at the bar area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed all-gender washroom doors are not self closing. Instructed to install a self closing device.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in all-gender washroom #1. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to ensure tight-fitting lids. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at handwashing sinks where disposable paper towels are provided. Instructed to provide at waste receptacle for proper disposal.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a huge hole/opeing in the wall at/above the frontline area. Instructed to cover and seal.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint above/at the hood grill/fryer area and on the walls above the kitchen/prep area. Instructed to scrap and repaint chipped areas to ensure areas are sealed, 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 facility maintaining clutter in basement storage area and old/unused equipment in the prep area (broken/unused prep cooler) and at the bar area (broken/unused old ice machine). Instructed to remove all unused articles and equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light shield in the dishwashing area. Instructed to provide.

      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 facility did not provide a valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate for employees working on site. Instructed a certified food 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 stored, prepared, handled and served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. No 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 proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food employee with proof of allergen training. Instructed to provide for all city of chicago food service santation managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

  3. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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