Chicago Inspection: GORDO'S TAMALES — Fail

Chicago CDPH · June 15, 2026

Result: Fail Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (8): 1. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE: Observed improper maximum water temperature of 137.0f at handwashing sink in employee all gender washroom. instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a maximum temperature of 2. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY: Observed containers and equipment stored on prep table underneath stained sewer line with damaged wrapping in basement. instructed to relocate all containers and equipment stored on prep table in base 3. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: Observed boxes stored and containers stored on floor in basement and observed milk crates used throughout facility for elevation. instructed to eliminate usage of milk crates for elevation and instruc 4. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: Observed damaged gasket on left door of small three door cold holding unit in front prep area. instructed to repair or replace damaged gasket on left door of small three door cold holding unit in fron 5. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES: Observed small upper pipe on east wall near sewer lines leaking onto floor in basement. instructed to repair said leaking pipe and maintain. (+3 more) Address: 2811 W 55TH ST

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