What is Gorditas LA Tia Susy's health inspection score?

Gorditas LA Tia Susy has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Gorditas LA Tia Susy last inspected?

Gorditas LA Tia Susy was last inspected on November 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gorditas LA Tia Susy have?

Gorditas LA Tia Susy has 27 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gorditas LA Tia Susy safe to eat at?

Gorditas LA Tia Susy has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Gorditas LA Tia Susy serve?

Gorditas LA Tia Susy serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Gorditas LA Tia Susy

Name: Gorditas LA Tia Susy
Address: 2423 W 51ST ST, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 83

2423 W 51ST ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/4/2025

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #961 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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6 inspections

Last: Nov 4, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-11 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2423 W 51ST ST, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

12 basic

Dec

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Sep 2024

2 inspections

5 basic

Sep

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

77/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, TCS, ARE BEING STORED, HANDLED/PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:15AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS/MUGS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS ITEMS ARE NOT LEAD-FREE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION/CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−18 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED CRACKED HOT WATER HANDLE ON HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED TILES IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACK UP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED BACK UP IS OBSERVED IN BOTH ALTERNATIVE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED CRACKED HOT WATER HANDLE ON HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED TILES IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM FURNACE ROOM.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−19 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
FOUND PLASTIC UTENSILS STORED WITH MOUTHPIECE UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND PLASTIC COVERING ON REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. FOUND RAW WOOD BEHIND FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/FINSIH TO MAKE SMOOTH AND NON-ABSORBANT, MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MISSING BASE BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND SOILED MOPS PROPPED UP IN MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY, MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND ONE EMPLOYEE MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED EGGS AND STEAK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED/RAW FOODS, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
FOUND PLASTIC UTENSILS STORED WITH MOUTHPIECE UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND PLASTIC COVERING ON REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. FOUND RAW WOOD BEHIND FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/FINSIH TO MAKE SMOOTH AND NON-ABSORBANT, MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MISSING BASE BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND SOILED MOPS PROPPED UP IN MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY, MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND ONE EMPLOYEE MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−17 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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