El Gallo Bravo
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-05-21 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN STORAGE RACKS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2024-10-07 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
2023-01-27 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE OF FROZEN BEEF AND REFRIED BEANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROW...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
(2) FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
2021-12-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2021-12-13 Fail Canvass 3 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 49.7F AND SALSAS AT 55-65F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATIO...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST ADD THE SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT "THESE FOODS CAN BE ...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2020-09-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 8 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS SUCH AS EGGS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT SIGN FOUND POSTED ONLY ON THE WALL. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON T...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS SUCH AS BEANS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR SUCH AS BULK BAGGED AND BOXED FOODS, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/GUARD ON THE HAND WASHING SINK OR ANY SHELVING. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL, PLASTIC WRAP OR TAPE AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.----EXCESSIVE ON RUST ON REAR METAL PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVING. MUST REMOVE RUST. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA MUST BE REPLACED.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE BATHROOM WALL VENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----CHIPPING PLASTER ON WALLS AT THE REAR PREP TABLE SLICER AREA. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEBOARD COVING AT THE REAR METAL PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED WITHOPEN CREVICES. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-25-19. #58- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATI...
2019-04-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT A SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISS...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON PREMISES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
2019-04-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- BEEF AT 51.6 F AND CHICKEN AT 52.9 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORIT...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT A SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISS...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (BY COOKLINE) NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPRATURE AT 51.8 F. FOUND BEEF AND CHICKEN HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON PREMISES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
2017-11-27 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER GASKETS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) BURNED OUT ABOVE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE MOP SINK.
2017-05-04 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SAID REACH IN COOLER.
2016-12-16 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAINT/SEAL REAR PREP AREA FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.FOUND ABOVE STATED FLOOR WITH PATCHES OF PEELING PAINT AT THE ENTRANCE INTO THE ABOVE STATED SPACE IN FRONT OF THE COOLERS AND THE RESTROOM ENTRANCE.
2016-03-28 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROPERLY STORE CUT TORTILLAS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ABOVE FOOD ITEM BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC BAGS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST AND DEBRI FROM ALL BASEMENT FLOOR CORNERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE COOKING LINE TI REMOVE DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS.
2015-11-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.FOUND 2 PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEANS FROM 11/8/2015,RANGING FROM 76.4F - 78.8F IN REAR REFRIGERATOR.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 20 LBS. $50.00 AS STAT...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE.MUST SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.
2015-07-21 Pass Canvass 8 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT UTENSILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET IN THE RREACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF STORAGE BINS IN THE THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED SO THAT THE PAINT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM AND UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE SLICER. CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY HAVE DUST BUILD. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE THE GRILL. LIGHT BULB OUT ABOVE THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE BULB.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED IMPROPER VENTILATION IN THE RESTROOM. THE FAN WAS RUNNING, BUT NOT PULLING THE AIR THROUGH PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO RECOMMENDED GOOSE NECK FOR THE 3 ...
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
2014-10-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, REMOVE GREASY SURFACES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST REPAINT,
2014-10-22 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
REAR KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND PROPERLY SEAL, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, REMOVE GREASY SURFACES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT,
2014-01-30 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RESTRICT CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SURFACE OF REAR KITCHEN FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN, MUST REPAINT,
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
RESTRICT STORING EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, MUST PROVIDE SPACE TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR PLUMING UNIT AT COMMODE, UNIT MUST WORK PROPERLY,
2013-03-28 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULKING AROUND THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST RE GLUE THE PLASTIC BASEBOARD INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL MISSING BASEBOARD/COVING 4" BEHIND THE GRILL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
GAP IN BETWEEN THE HOOD AND THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOKING AREA, AND GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE CASHIER MACHINE. MUST SEAL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND WALLS BESIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN TH...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
2012-02-08 Pass Complaint 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.
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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
2011-07-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Must increase cold water pressure at handsink in toilet room.
2011-07-25 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found 2-5 gallon containers of salsa(cooked) at 64.9 F to 67.4 F inside cooler. Manager stated that salsa was prepared at 4am, however...
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
No hot running water under city pressure. Temperature of hot water at sinks 69.4 F. Instructed that premises must have hot running water under city pressure at all times of operation. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
Previous serious violation not corrected: 7-38-012, 1-25-2010, report #98351: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepare or served. Premises open 24 hrs one manager not on pre...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Storage shelves and grease trap not maintained. Instructed to remove foil on units, detail clean and/or reseal.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor not maintained through-out. Instructed to detail clean floor vents and remove food debris, behind and under all equipment and repaint/seal floor in rear. Repair or replace missing/broken floor tiles.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light covers in pre area not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean or replace.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation not provided in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan in toilet room. Utility sink has hoses connected to faucet. Instructed to backflow device on faucet or remove hoses and cut threads from faucet.
2010-01-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.PREMISES OPEN 24 HRS ONE MANAGER NOT ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN FLAT GRILL AND DRIP TRAYS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
TWO LIGHTS OUT 1 FRONT PREP AND THE OTHER ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT.
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