EL GALLO BRAVO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS SUCH AS EGGS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT SIGN FOUND POSTED ONLY ON THE WALL. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE PRINTED MENU THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS SUCH AS BEANS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR SUCH AS BULK BAGGED AND BOXED FOODS, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/GUARD ON THE HAND WASHING SINK OR ANY SHELVING. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL, PLASTIC WRAP OR TAPE AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.----EXCESSIVE ON RUST ON REAR METAL PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVING. MUST REMOVE RUST. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA MUST BE REPLACED.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE BATHROOM WALL VENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----CHIPPING PLASTER ON WALLS AT THE REAR PREP TABLE SLICER AREA. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BASEBOARD COVING AT THE REAR METAL PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED WITHOPEN CREVICES. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BASEBOARD COVING AT THE REAR METAL PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED WITHOPEN CREVICES. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.