MAR 27
2018
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL ORIGINAL GALLO BRAVO.
YOUR CALL. 52/100
4503-4505 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 27, 2018 · passed
5 of 8 inspections passed, 3 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL)AND BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOLERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP /KITCHEN AREA AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR ,MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE PREP COOLER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 202018FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2018
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL)AND BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOLERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP /KITCHEN AREA AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR ,MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE PREP COOLER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUL 212017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED(HANDLES-UP)TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON KITCHEN SHELVINGS, EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 102017FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2017
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1954107 DATED:09/09/2016, 32 Observed the gaskets on the 2 door prep cooler to be torn. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. 12/09/2016 33 Observed the tall 2 sliding door cooler to have dirt accumulation on the interior portions. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 12/09/2016 34 Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout: under equipment (cooking and 3 comp), along wall bases, and behind equipment. Instructed facility to routinely detail clean and maintain. 12/09/2016 38 Observed a leak under the middle compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. 12/09/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 7/17/2017.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED(HANDLES-UP)TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON KITCHEN SHELVINGS, EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 92016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 9
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed the gaskets on the 2 door prep cooler to be torn. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed the tall 2 sliding door cooler to have dirt accumulation on the interior portions. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout: under equipment (cooking and 3 comp), along wall bases, and behind equipment. Instructed facility to routinely detail clean and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed a leak under the middle compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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APR 22015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 2
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
MAR 262015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 26
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
BOTH BACK DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REUSING USED BOXES TO STORE FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND INVEST IN FOOD STORAGE, DOOR TO PRODUCE COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,
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, REPAIR AND SEAL FLOOR IN REAR SIDE STORAGE ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OUTSIDE REAR DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
DEC 172014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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 CONTAINER. FOODS INSIDE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE FREEZER STORAGE BAGS.
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, REPAIR AND SEAL FLOOR IN REAR SIDE STORAGE ROOM.
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-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INISDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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.
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