EL ORIGINAL GALLO BRAVO.

Chicago Health Dept

4503-4505 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

8 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Mar 2018.

Last inspected Mar 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 27

2018

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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 20

2018

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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 21

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 10

2017

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 9

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 2

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

MAR 26

2015

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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,

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, REPAIR AND SEAL FLOOR IN REAR SIDE STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

Minor Sanitation

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

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OUTSIDE REAR DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

DEC 17

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

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, 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-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 DAMAGED CEILING TILE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INISDE 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.

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