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Gordo's Tiny Taco Bar

Restaurant

333 E Benton Pl, Chicago, IL 60601

The Loop

Jul 21, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Live roaches and dozens of flies found throughout kitchen; pest control required immediately.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Inspector observed one live roach crawling from floor drain to dish machine, several dead roaches on floor, and approximately 30+ live small flies on walls, ceilings, and in prep, dishwashing, and storage areas.
  • Dish machine sanitizing utensils at 110°F instead of required 180°F final rinse temperature; machine tagged out of service.
  • Bulk food storage containers not labeled; multi-use utensils not inverted on shelves during storage.
  • Heavy grease and food debris accumulation on grill tables, fryer cabinets, coolers, and walls; rust on walk-in cooler shelving; worn door gaskets on freezer and cooler doors.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

6-501.111 : OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF ONE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN TO LEG OF DISH MACHINE AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO,APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN GARAGE,BAR AREA.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/21/26.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Violation code #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2) : OBSERVED HIGHT TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 110.0F.MUST HAVE DISH MACHINE AT 180.0F FOR FINAL RINSE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)

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Inspection History

Gordo's Tiny Taco Bar has had 14 inspections in the last 5 years with a 69% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 24, 2026.

Jul 24, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
Jul 21, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

8 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 15, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

17 violations