Gordo'S Tiny Taco Bar
333 E BENTON PL, CHICAGO 60601
Restaurant · Risk 1 (High)
Risk
Low
score 10/100
2
inspections on file
17
total violations
3
critical violations
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Risk assessment
auto-generatedThis establishment consistently meets health standards with no pattern of concern. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-20) earned a Grade A. Inspectors recorded 3 critical violations across the visits on file — these are the findings most associated with foodborne illness. The trend is positive: its latest grade improved over the prior inspection.
Inspection history
- A2026-05-20Pass · Canvass Re-Inspection
- minor 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED FRONT DOOR SWEEP BROKEN MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
- minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME,MISSING HANDLES ON TOPSIDE OF LID OF PREP…
- minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY GASKET AT DRAIN OF 4- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
- minor 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM.
- minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AND DISH WASHING AREA.
- minor 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- F2026-05-13Fail · Canvass
- CRITICAL 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
- CRITICAL 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
- minor 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR SWEEP BROKEN MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
- minor 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF FROZEN FOOD FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- minor 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO COUNTER TOP OF TO GO CONTAINERS.
- minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME,MISSING HANDLES ON TOPSIDE OF LID OF PREP COOLER.
- CRITICAL 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE GAUGE COCK FOR FINAL RINSE NOT OPERABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN WORKING ORDER TO DISPLAY READING. (PRIORITY FOU…
- minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY GASKET AT DRAIN OF 4- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
- minor 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM.
- minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AND DISH WASHING AREA.
- minor 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Source: Chicago Dept. of Public Health (data.cityofchicago.org · 4ijn-s7e5). This page is a snapshot — verify current status with the official city portal.