EL GALLO.

Chicago Health Dept

3714 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2010.

2 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2010.

Last inspected Jun 2010. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
7
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 21
2010
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 3
2010
FAIL 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DRAIN BOARD FOR BAR AREA IN FRONT. PROVIDE PROPER DRAINING RACK ON SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEAL CRACK BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL IN PREP COOLER ROOM ACROSS FROM WASHROOMS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR MISALIGNED FRONT DOOR. PAINT ALL RAW WOOD BEHIND BAR. SEAL HOLE IN CEILING IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN FOOD AND PAPER FROM AROUND DUMPSTER AREA.

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