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F

Gilda

1421 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO 60642

Restaurant · Risk 1 (High)

Risk
High
score 89/100
3
inspections on file
16
total violations
4
critical violations
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Risk assessment

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This establishment has a troubling inspection history and warrants real caution. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-09) earned a Grade F. Inspectors recorded 4 critical violations across the visits on file — these are the findings most associated with foodborne illness.

Inspection history

  1. F
    2026-06-09
    Fail · License
    • CRITICAL 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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…
    • CRITICAL 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SI…
    • CRITICAL 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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. EQUIP…
    • minor 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
    • minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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 HAN…
    • minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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…
    • minor 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM #1. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
    • minor 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL-GENDER WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
    • CRITICAL 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 CITAT…
    • minor 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINKS WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HUGE HOLE/OPEING IN THE WALL AT/ABOVE THE FRONTLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND SEAL.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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 SEAL…
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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 IC…
    • minor 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • minor 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
    • minor 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANTATION MANAGERS.
  2. 2026-05-28
    Not Ready · License

    No itemized violations published for this inspection.

  3. 2026-04-22
    Not Ready · License

    No itemized violations published for this inspection.

Source: Chicago Dept. of Public Health (data.cityofchicago.org · 4ijn-s7e5). This page is a snapshot — verify current status with the official city portal.