El Gallo Giro, Inc.
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2025-04-16 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKS IN FLOOR TILE NEAR FRYER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE HOT WATER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-02-09 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER ON THE FLOOR BEHIND COLD HOLD UNITS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-04-19 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CHICKEN AND MENUDO IMPOPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION, OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICEE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
2022-04-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-03-25 Fail Canvass 3 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNO...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
2 UPRIGHT COOLERS WITH FOOD STORAGE IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITH LOCKING MECHANISM TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION FROM UNAUTHRORIZED PERSONNEL. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOCKING MECHANISM OF REMOVE FROM CUSTOMER DINING AREA
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
IMPROPER CONTAINERS THAT ARE WORN, AND IN POOR REPAIR ARE BEING USED TO STORE FOOD (RE USING COUNTRY CROCK BUTTER CONTAINERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE THAT ARE DURABLE AND RESISTANT TO DISTORTION
2021-07-01 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NO ALUMINUM ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELF AND REMOVE ALUMINUM
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SIDE OF FRYER AND WHEELS OF FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LOW PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2020-11-13 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
2019-06-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH REQUIRED SUPPLIES AS NOTED ON PROCEDURE (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVE, EFFECTIVE DISINFECTANT AGAINST NOROVIRUS, ETC.) AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY F...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOODS (COOKED PORK, COOKED RICE) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A M...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOR ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS (EGGS AND CARNE ASADA COOKED TO ORDER). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD (RE USING COUNTRY CROCK BUTTER CONTAINERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, FOR MULTI USE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN TRAINING VERIFICATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
2018-02-26 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN THE FOOD CONTACT UTENSILS BEING STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PLASTIC BOARD BEHIND SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE REAR CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2017-01-12 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE. INTERIOR RUBBER GASKETS OF PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND TORN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP LINE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT PIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
2016-02-08 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHIE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2015-01-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED NOR A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED(BEEF 167.7*F, RICE 153.4*F, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, GIVEN SCHOO...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR RICE STORAGE, INSTRUCTED MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS(ZIP LOCK BAGS).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FAN GUARD COVERS NOT CLEAN IN THE FRONT SALSA COOLER, AND REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ONIONS, RICE STORED ON THE REAR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A HOLE IN WALL BEHIND THE RICE STORAGE CONTAINEER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLERS INFORMATION NEED TO COMPLY.
2014-02-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SAND OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT/REAR PREP WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND THE KNIFE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER VENT (SAME WALL AS THE KNIFE RACK)IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED UTENSIL OR IN ICE WITH HANDLES UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
2014-02-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND MICE ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES, 15 AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND 10 BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLAT...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SAND OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT/REAR PREP WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND THE KNIFE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER VENT (SAME WALL AS THE KNIFE RACK)IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED UTENSIL OR IN ICE WITH HANDLES UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
2013-02-19 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INTERIOR OF HOOD INCLUDING LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
2012-04-04 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT TO REMOVEN FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...
2011-07-26 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELDS AT INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
2010-10-29 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-10-22 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME WITH BACKFLOW DEVICE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS. PAINT RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE FRONT MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLBASE COVING MISSING IN VARIOUS AREAS. PROVIDE SAME. INTERIOR OF HOOD NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING. REPLACE WORN THRESHOLDS ON FRONT AND REAR DOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS MISSING IN REAR. PROVIDE SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH LOW PRESSURE. REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME. FRONT HANDSINK LOOSE FROM WALL. REPAIR SAME.
2010-10-18 Fail License ▾
No violations found.
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