EL ORIGINAL GALLO BRAVO.

Chicago Health Dept

4503 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

3 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Nov 2014.

Last inspected Nov 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 19
2014
PASS 6 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROEPRLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

STORAGE SHLEVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, STORAGE DRAWERS UDER GRILL, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND PREP COUNTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS AND PREP AREA NOT MAINTIANED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN PREP AREA.

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

CEILING TILE DAMAGED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILE.

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

LIGHT BULB NOT SHIELDED ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD BULB OR REPLACE MISSING COVER.

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

VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED INISDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE OPEN DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

MAR 24
2014
PASS 6 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside cooler not label and dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original. Foods inside freezer not properly stored. Instructed to store foods inside food grade frrezer bags.

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

Floor not maintained or cleaned through-out premises. Instructed to detail clean and repair and seal floor in rear side storage room.

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

Light covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.

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

Sink stoppers for three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to replace broken stoppers.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

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

Unnecessary articles storage in rear storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

MAR 15
2013
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR UNDER TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLER AND RESEAL AND CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS INSIDE 2ND WASHROOM AT REAR OF STORAGE ROOM, REPAIR WALLS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM AND REPAINT AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DINING ROOMS.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF 2ND WASHROOM.

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

MUST REPAIR ONE OT TWO FAUCETS FOR 3PART SINK, LEAKING AT BASE.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS OF ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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