MAR 11
2016
PASS · 0 violations
EL GALLO BRAVO.
Chicago Health Dept
3742 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2016.
10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2016.
Last inspected Mar 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
29
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 2
2016
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AT THIS TIME. DURING INSPECTION IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA FOUND IN ALL FOUR CORNERS OF THE WALLS AND FLOOR APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. ALSO RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 3/9/2016. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DUST, AND OTHER DEBRI.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL OPENING AT WALL NEXT TO THE WOODEN COLUMN ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DECLUTTER AND REORGANIZE THE KITCHEN AREA AND THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING AREAS.
MAR 30
2015
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE A LABEL AND DATE FOR PREPARED/COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,CUTTING BOARDS NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SEAL RAW WOODEN DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT AND RUST EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
DEC 3
2014
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE KITCHEN AREA,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE REAR AREA,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA, MUST REMOVE STOCK 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL,
JAN 3
2014
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA, MUST REMOVE STOCK 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL,
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JAN 9
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TACOS, BURRITOS,TOSTADAS,TORTAS,BAKED BEANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY FOODS. ONE CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL,BUT THE SAID PERSON WAS NOT ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-012.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. EMPTY BOXES, CHAIRS,TABLES, DOOR OF THE COOLER, SHELVE FOR THE COOLER,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE ANY ITEMS,ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
JAN 10
2012
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(Crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need cleaning, floors in bsmt. storage areas need cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had peeling paint by 3 compartment sink shall be repaired sealed.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, kitchen area not clean need detailed cleaning.
MAY 27
2011
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Unused cooler in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
MAY 20
2011
FAIL 7 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
No Certified Food Manager on premises or Certificate posted when potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared-beans at 144.1 F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up right side compartment of sink and also the utility sink. Instructed that water is to properly drain in grease trap and not drain back into sink. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in origianl containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Storage shelves under counter, sinks, utenils and prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided inside cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in basement and prep area. Instructed to remove unused cooking equipment and detail clean and elevate supplies in basement 6 inches off floor and away from wall.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees must have proper hair restraints.
NOV 19
2010
PASS · 0 violations
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