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Gelatinas Cris Restaurant, Inc.: health inspection history

4725 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

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Address: 4725 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on Jun 11, 2026
License number: 2442725
Latest inspection: Jun 11, 2026 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown: 11 inspections, Aug 20, 2021 to Jun 11, 2026

Across these 11 inspection records, results were: 5 × Pass; 4 × Pass w/ Conditions; 2 × Fail. 56 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Jun 11, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP WITH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR PREP WITH COOKLINE,WASHROOM AND DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

May 22, 2026 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.0-62.8F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CAKE CONTAINING MILK(61.0-62.8F), JELLO CONTAINING MILK(56.8-61.0F), YOGURT(57.4-60.4F), CANTALOUPE CHUNKS(49.1F) AND WATERMELON(46.0F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED…
25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING IT AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING…
33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
50.HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSUREInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 79.7-80.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD…
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP WITH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR PREP WITH COOKLINE,WASHROOM AND DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Jul 18, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN

Jul 26, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEAR PREP TABLE WHERE SLICER IS STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Jul 19, 2024 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED THAT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WASTEWATER BACKUP AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WHEN THE FIRST COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED, DIRTY WATER BACKS UP INTO ALTERNATIVE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEAR PREP TABLE WHERE SLICER IS STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Jul 19, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: 5-501.17 MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 6, 2023 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: THE FOLLOWING TCS FODDS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: CHICKEN 53.2F, BEANS 50.1F, STEAK 54.1F, CUT TOMATOES 52.1F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 41F OR BELOW.
33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: PREP COOLER BEING USED UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO HAVE REPAIRED, ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND CONTACT CDPH TO REINSPECT COOLER PRIOR TO USING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 20, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: Violation Codes: 3-304.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING INSIDE A BAG OF ICE MUST HAVE HANDLE ABOVE RIM.
44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CHEMICAL BUCKETS BEING REUSED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,DIPPING WELL AND DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT REAR 3- COMP SINK.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: DAMAGED WALLS NEXT TO PREP COOLER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, PEELING PAINT AND CRUMBLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 28, 2022 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 3 GALLONS-BEEF SOUP 48.6F.6LBS. COOKED RICE 45.0F-48.9F.9LBS. COOKED BEANS 47.5F-48.2F.2LBS. COOKED PORK 47.7F.3LBS. COOKED BEEF 48.2F.2-GALLONS CHICKEN SOUP 51.6F.1 GALLON VEGETABLE SOUP 49.5F.I LB. RAW CHICKEN 47.3F.4LBS. COOKED STEAK 48.9F.6LBS. RAW BREADED CHICKEN 46.9F.8LBS. RAW PORK ROAST 46.9F.6-GALLONS…
25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON MENUS AND MENU BOARD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 53.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING INSIDE A BAG OF ICE MUST HAVE HANDLE ABOVE RIM.
44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CHEMICAL BUCKETS BEING REUSED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,DIPPING WELL AND DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT REAR 3- COMP SINK.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: Inspector Comments: DAMAGED WALLS NEXT TO PREP COOLER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, PEELING PAINT AND CRUMBLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 28, 2021 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: PIC IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (BEEF, RICE, CHICKEN). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIRORITY FOUNDATION
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: DAMAGED WALLS NEXT TO PREP COOLER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, PEELING PAINT AND CRUMBLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANAABLE
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: FLAT TOP GRILL NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Aug 20, 2021 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: MULTI USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) AND MAINTAIN
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: CRACKED AND MISSING LIDS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.