SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BIRRIERIA Y CARNITAS EL GALLITO.

BEAT. 33/100

7021 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 15, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Nov 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010(A) NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

PREMISES SERVES EGGS,OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE AND RELOCATE BIG POTS STORED INSIDE THE RAW WOOD SHED/MAINTENANCE TOOLS.(OUTSIDE PATIO)

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. -

FEB 7
2019
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010(A) NO CITATION ISSUED - -

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

PREMISES SERVES EGGS,OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD BOTTLES (KETCHUP, MUSTARD ETC) WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS -

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ON TOP SHELVES BETWEEN THE PACKAGE OF PLASTIC CUPS AND FOAM PLATES,10 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND AND ROUND THE HOT WATER TANK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS ARE TO BE USED FOR A DESIGNATED PURPOSE AND STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN PROPER CONCENTRATION

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OILED, DIRTY CARDBOARD BOXES IS USED TO STORE ITEMS IN IT, IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE BOXES WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BLACK CRATES ARE USED TO STORE LIDS AND CUTTING BOARD,REPLACE WITH CONTAINER THAT HAS A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS(DOOR TRACK),CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE AND RELOCATE BIG POTS STORED INSIDE THE RAW WOOD SHED/MAINTENANCE TOOLS.(OUTSIDE PATIO)

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE PREP/DISH ROOM WITH GRIMES ON THEM ,ALSO BROWN FLOOR MAT IN POOR REPAIR,REPLACE SAID MAT,AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OTHER MATS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. -

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. -

MAR 9
2018
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 1
2018
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER UNCOVERED AND STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER.ONE CONTAINER HAD COOKED MEAT AND ONE DOZEN OF EGGS IN CONTAINER STORED ON TOP SAID FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS. ALSO POTS,PANS,CONTAINERS AND FOAM CUPS TRAYS STORED INSIDE THE WOOD SHED WITH NON-FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS:TIRED,BIKES,ETC, MUST BE REMOVED AND RELOCATED TO COMMERCIAL MADE ENCLOSED SHED,SAID SHED MUST BE LOCKED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-4-17,REPORT#1955917 #30-NOTED FOOD(HAM)STORED IN SHOPPING BAG IN TWO DOOR FREEZER.INSTRUCRED MANAGEMENT TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS #38-NOTED LARGE POTS AND PANS UNABLE TO FIT IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE COMPARTMENTS TO SUBMERGE LARGE POTS AND PANS OR REMOVE LARGE POTS AND PANS AND KEEP THOSE POTS AND PANS THAT ARE SMALLER IN WHICH THEY CAN BE SUBMERGED IN EACH COMPARTMENT. NOTED HOT LINE HOOD IN KITCHEN GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #41-NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR COURTYARD AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE CLUTTER TO REMOVE HARBORAGE FOR PESTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

UTENSILS FOR COSTUMENR USE MUST BE INVERT AT FRONT AREA. EXPOSED TO ELEMENT BROWN ROLLED PAPER USED FOR FOOD MUST BE RELOCATED FROM FRONT COUNTER AND PROPERLY PROTECTED.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE AND DEBRIS INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE SHED OUTSIDE.KEEP CLEAN AND ELVATED ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR INCLUDED OUTSIDE SHEDS

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL HOLES ON WALL OF OUTSIDE SHED,USED FOR DRY STORAGE SEAL BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

OCT 4
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED FOOD(HAM)STORED IN SHOPPING BAG IN TWO DOOR FREEZER.INSTRUCRED MANAGEMENT TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OOR CONTAINERS.

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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LARGE POTS AND PANS UNABLE TO FIT IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE COMPARTMENTS TO SUBMERGE LARGE POTS AND PANS OR REMOVE LARGE POTS AND PANS AND KEEP THOSE POTS AND PANS THAT ARE SMALLER IN WHICH THEY CAN BE SUBMERGED IN EACH COMPARTMENT. NOTED HOT LINE HOOD IN KITCHEN GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR COURTYARD AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE CLUTTER TO REMOVE HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.

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FEB 7
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDER HOT LINE HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE.

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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED CLUTTER AT OUTSIDE BACK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REORGANIZE.

APR 6
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON SIDE OF STEAM TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND APPLY SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (NOT EXCESSIVE) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

NOV 6
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL MARBLE AT BASE OF COUNTER TOP AT FRONT AREA,SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BLACK SUBSTANCE AT SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER

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