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Catering · Chicago, IL

Gourmet Gorilla

833 W Haines St

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 24, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

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.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 24, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 16, 2026

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

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.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 54Facility maintenance

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER ON FLOOR UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

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.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 16, 2026 · Original Source

License

Nov 4, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

Missing insulation on cold lines in walk-in cooler, instructed to install to prevent condensation.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

No Allergen training certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 4, 2025 · Original Source

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