EL GALLO MEXICAN FOOD INC..

Chicago Health Dept

2547 W 111TH ST · MOUNT GREENWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

16 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Mar 2023.

Last inspected Mar 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 3

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2559544 ON 6-17-23:57-MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

JUN 17

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

JUN 15

2022

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 6/8/22 REPORT 2556980 NOT CORRECTED: 25- 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 FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM 6/8/22 REPORT 2556980 NOT CORRECTED. 58 **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

JUN 6

2022

FAIL 9 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATion

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (RICE, STEAK, ETC). A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

FOOD HANDLER USING BARE HANDS TO TOUCH READY TO EAT TORTILLAS, STEAK, AND GARNISHING TACOS WITH TOMATOES , CILANTRO AND ONIONS WITH BARE HANDS. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-010

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OR AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c). SEE VIOLATION ABOVE

Serious Other

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 FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3/15/21 REPORT 2492839 NOT CORRECTED. 4-903.11(A;C): **C** Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles- Storing OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORED UNDER PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. 47 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE AND CLEANING. Jun 15, 2021 53 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED NO COVER/LID ON RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 54 5-501.115: **C** Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUNDS AROUND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDERNEATH STAIRWELL AND BEHIND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 56 4-202.18: **C** Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA.INSTURCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 56 6-202.11: **C** Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MAR 15

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 17 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RENEW AND KEEP ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES SIGN AND KEEP ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY REQUIRED ITEMS, INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c).CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER POSTED ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE/ REMINDER FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED,( EGGS, STEAK,HAMBURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITAION ISSUED.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORED UNDER PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE AND CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVER/LID ON RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUNDS AROUND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDERNEATH STAIRWELL AND BEHIND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA.INSTURCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

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AUG 21

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CORRECTED

JUL 30

2020

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

REPEAT-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-010

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX ( 2) 20-LBS LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 45.0F,48.0F,(3) 20-LB CONTAINERS OF SALSA AT 50.0F TO 52.0F, 8-LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 50.0F, 15-LBS OF GREEN SALSA AT 52.0F, 30-LBS OF HOMEMADE RED SALSA AT 58.0F, 20-LBS OF RAW STEAK AT 50.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS) ALL FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED, DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $400.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

REPEAT-OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE/ REMINDER FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED,( EGGS, STEAK,HAMBURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 54.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE THAT 41.0F OR BELOW-COS. COOLER TAGED BY CDPH. MUST CONTACT HEALTH DEPT FOR TAG REMOVAL BEFORE USING. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT DATED ( 2/1/19.)#36- OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS# 47-OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.#51-OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE.# 55- OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATION BY REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-42-090

FEB 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT SOUR CREAM, DICED TOMATOES, GUACAMOLE, SALSA NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SALT AND SUGAR NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS AND RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET HANDLE BROKEN ON WASHBOWL AND TOILET HANDLE MISSING ON TOILET IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED HANDLES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING AND DAMAGED IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

Serious Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK AND REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 27

2018

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORTA ROLLS, AND BURRITO SHELLS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAG IE, BAGGIE OR ZIP-LOC FOOD BAGS. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AT THE 2 DOOR COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE BASEMENT REAR BOX FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/RESEAL. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED HAND SCOOPED ICE CREAM, NO DIPPER WELL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL CONNECTED TO COLD WATER LINE, AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAIN LINE. REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE AT BASEMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED IE, EMPTY BOXES

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. ONE EMPLOYEE CERTIFICATE EXPIRED MARCH 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROIVDE NEW CERTIFICATE.

AUG 21

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION AND WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.

JUN 30

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION AND WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE.

APR 13

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

APR 6

2016

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED NO HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWL IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STAIRWAY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR COLD WATER LEAK UNDER WASHBOWL IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND OVERHEAD LEAK IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL EMPTY CARDBOARD CHICKEN BOXES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

MAR 6

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST UTENSIL OR REMOVE LARGE UTENSILS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS.

OCT 20

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED HANDLE ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 30

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE PIPES IN THE CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

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