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GOURMET GORILLA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Catering

GOURMET GORILLA 1200 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO 60608 Catering
May 9, 2025 Canvass License #2452205
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: WATER LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE SPRAYER ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE WALL IS IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGED BEHIND THE POTATO AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SURFACES TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE, STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE, STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections