EL GALLO BRAVO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT UTENSILS

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET IN THE RREACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF STORAGE BINS IN THE THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED SO THAT THE PAINT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM AND UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE SLICER. CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY HAVE DUST BUILD. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE THE GRILL. LIGHT BULB OUT ABOVE THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE BULB.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER VENTILATION IN THE RESTROOM. THE FAN WAS RUNNING, BUT NOT PULLING THE AIR THROUGH PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO RECOMMENDED GOOSE NECK FOR THE 3 COMP SINK TO PROPERLY CLEAN LARGE POTS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER VENTILATION IN THE RESTROOM. THE FAN WAS RUNNING, BUT NOT PULLING THE AIR THROUGH PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO RECOMMENDED GOOSE NECK FOR THE 3 COMP SINK TO PROPERLY CLEAN LARGE POTS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.