⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

ELVIA GAMA

(Also Known As: LOS GAMAS TORTILLAS Y RESTORANTE)

3333 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Logan Square

License #: 2423902

19
Total Inspections
9
Passed
6
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 17, 2025 Inspection

October 17, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE I...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 9, 2025 Inspection

October 9, 2025• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON DEEP FRYING AREAS WHICH INCLUDES EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KDEEP FRYING AREAS. INST...(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 31, 2024 Inspection

October 31, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAKY PIPING AT HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS. ALSO, LEAKY PIPING AT LARGE CORN CONTAINER SHUT OFF VALVE.MUST REPAIR.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 24, 2023 Inspection

October 24, 2023• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER AND THE OVEN, AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 6, 2023 Inspection

January 6, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM TIN FOIL, SHELVES SURFAC...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 8, 2021 Inspection

July 8, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 26, 2020 Inspection

March 26, 2020• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY RE...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 7, 2019 Inspection

August 7, 2019• Complaint• 12 violations

Violation: 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-NO CI...(+11 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 25, 2019 Inspection

January 25, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITA...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2019 Inspection

January 23, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITAT...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 15, 2019 Inspection

January 15, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 15 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST ...(+14 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 8, 2019 Inspection

January 8, 2019• Canvass• 21 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)(+20 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 12, 2017 Inspection

September 12, 2017• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/18/17 REPORT#2050611 (33) OBSERVED GRASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABO...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 18, 2017 Inspection

May 18, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GRASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINT...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 6, 2016 Inspection

October 6, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED ...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 29, 2016 Inspection

September 29, 2016• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO TYPES OF FLIES ON PREMISES AT THIS T...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 14, 2016 Inspection

July 14, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found excessive grease build up on lower interior or fryer. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Found ma...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 9, 2015 Inspection

October 9, 2015• License• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSEERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TIN F...(+1 more)

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